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 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

茶点

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

我们在会议后提供了轻便的茶点。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。

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 /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

有德行的; 正直的; 道德上卓越的;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

她以其高尚的品格和诚实的行为而闻名。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

难以想象的

Meaning

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

Example

It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.

在我们和平的小镇上发生这样一场悲剧，简直是难以想象的。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

户外活动的天气条件是有利的。

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

喧闹地

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

孩子们在操场上喧闹地玩耍。

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

她在事故中伤了脊柱。

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

公司的发言人宣布了新产品。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

噪音一旦孩子们进去了就停止了。

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 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 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

她在事故中打破了下巴。

B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

英勇的

Meaning

showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes

Example

The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.

消防员英勇地努力拯救了那个孩子。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名的; 无名的

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

作者以匿名的笔名出版了这本书。

B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

孩子们在音乐课上很喜欢玩颜色鲜艳的木琴。

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

公司为最坏的情况做了准备。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

我感知到他态度的变化。

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

她努力按时完成项目。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

恐怖分子

Meaning

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

Example

The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.

恐怖分子在袭击后被警察逮捕。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

拓宽

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

他们计划在明年拓宽这条路。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

一个愚蠢或疏忽的错误；判断中的严重错误。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

他的错误让公司损失了巨大的财富。

B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

基因

Meaning

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

Example

Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.

眼睛的颜色受从父母遗传的基因的影响。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

提案收到了委员会的负面回应。

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 /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

充满活力; 鲜艳的; 生动的

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

日落的鲜艳色彩美丽地涂抹了天空。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

不了解情况的

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

这个决定是由一个不了解情况的委员会做出的。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城堡的围困持续了三个月。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

薰衣草

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

薰衣草田充满了甜美而宁静的香气。

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 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明天有很大的降雨可能性。

B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的

Meaning

being against or in disagreement with something

Example

She is strongly opposed to animal testing.

她坚决反对动物实验。

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 /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完整

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

她的报告不完整，需要更多细节。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

烹饪的

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

烹饪的进步提升了用餐体验。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批评

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授要求学生批评彼此的论文。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

医生给病人移植了一个肾脏。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

赠送的；赞美的；作为礼节免费提供

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

酒店为所有客人提供免费的早餐。

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

急切地; 怀着强烈的愿望

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

孩子们急切地等待假期的开始。

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

极地的，关于两极的

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

企鹅生活在地球的极地地区。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多样的; 各种各样的

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

博物馆拥有各种各样的古代文物收藏。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

轻拍

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

他敲了敲门，引起她的注意。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

他在争论后愤怒地摔门。

B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

幸福

Meaning

a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others

Example

In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.

她在获得奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。

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 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

预见

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

她能够预见到前方的挑战。

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 /ʃʌv/

shove

推

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

他把箱子推到角落里。

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 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

该区域已被疏散以保护平民。

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 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 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

积极主动

Meaning

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

Example

Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.

积极主动的策略是解决短缺问题的必要措施。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。

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 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

对口人

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

首席执行官与合作公司中的对口人会面。

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, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。

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 /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

无法忍受

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

沙漠中的热度是无法忍受的。

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

她有惊人的语言能力。

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

观察

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

对遥远星系的观察提供了新的见解。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜

Meaning

a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal

Example

The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.

餐前小吃是一份新鲜的沙拉。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

剂量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。

B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

领带

Meaning

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Example

He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.

他在重要会议前调整了他的领带。

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

量身定制

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

他穿了一套量身定制的西装，完美地衬托了他的身形。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

Example

He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.

他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

难以想象的

Meaning

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

Example

The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.

毁灭的规模是难以想象的，直到我们亲眼看到。

B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

满是灰尘的

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

多年无人打理后，这个旧书架满是灰尘。

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

为了获得好处而过分或虚伪地赞扬

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

他试图讨好他的老板以获得晋升。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

处理器

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

这台新笔记本电脑有一个更快的处理器。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

卓越; 优于平均水平

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

该产品在市场上优于所有其他产品。

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

水仙花

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

这些水仙花在这个春天早早在草地上盛开。

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

整合

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新系统整合来自多个来源的数据。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

多任务处理

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

多任务处理降低了效率。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

快速的；迅速的；急速的；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

技术的快速增长改变了我们的日常生活。

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

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 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 /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

写日记

Meaning

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

Example

Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.

日记写作有助于整理思绪并减少压力。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医生

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

精神科医生为患者的焦虑开了药。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。

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 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。