B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

社会改革者致力于改善所有儿童的教育。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

蚯蚓

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

园丁很高兴在土壤中发现了许多蚯蚓。

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

故事发生在法国大革命期间。

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 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授予

Meaning

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

Example

The university granted him a scholarship.

大学给了他奖学金。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

忍受

Meaning

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

Example

He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.

他必须忍受多年的困苦，才能取得成功。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

有缺陷的

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

汽车设计有缺陷，导致了召回。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。

B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

公司同意了一份合同，通过它将支付罚款。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

回避困难的对话可能会在以后造成更大的问题。

B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分之一

Meaning

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

Example

One-third of the class was absent today.

班级的三分之一今天缺席。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

不容置疑

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

他的罪行证据是不容置疑的。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物，既用于食物也用于动物饲料。

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 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

她总是准时到达会议。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

咨询

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

在感到几个月的压力后，她决定去咨询。

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 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

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 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

长期记忆

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

重复练习有助于将信息转移到长期记忆中。

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 /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

效用; 益处; 公共服务

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

Example

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

随着电费上涨，太阳能板的效用也在增加。

B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

摔跤

Meaning

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

Example

The children like to wrestle on the playground.

孩子们喜欢在操场上摔跤。

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, 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 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。

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 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

有缺陷的

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

设备停止工作，因为它有缺陷。

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整理

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

她在会议前整理了头发。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。

B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

崎岖的; 不稳定的; 困难的

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

崎岖的小路让游客们的远足变得困难。

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 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。

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 /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

她对她的孩子非常温柔。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

她有美丽的自然卷发，完美地框住了她的脸。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

时间是完成项目的最大限制。

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

命运; 天命; 预定的道路

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

她相信，遇到他是她的命运，注定要发生。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

韭菜

Meaning

vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion

Example

The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.

这道汤是用土豆和韭菜做的。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的

Meaning

belonging to the same time period; modern

Example

She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.

她喜欢现代艺术展览。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消失

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

魔术师让兔子从帽子里消失了。

B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额

Meaning

A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

Example

The quota reform was a key demand.

配额改革是一个关键要求。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

多才多艺

Meaning

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.

Example

He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.

他是一个多才多艺的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。

B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天上的; 神圣的; 美味的

Meaning

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

Example

The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.

巧克力蛋糕有一种天上的味道，在我口中融化了。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

遗漏

Meaning

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

Example

Please don't omit any important details from your report.

请不要遗漏报告中的重要细节。

B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

毫发无损

Meaning

Not injured or harmed.

Example

She walked away from the accident unhurt.

她在事故中毫发无损。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

indifferent

冷漠

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

她对比赛的结果漠不关心。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

授予权利

Meaning

to give someone the right to have or do something

Example

Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.

员工有权享受带薪假期。

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物，安装设备

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

浴室设备昨天已安装。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

愤怒

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

她听到消息后在愤怒中大喊。

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 /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山喷发

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山喷发迫使成千上万的人疏散该地区。

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

背诵

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

孩子在班级前朗诵了一首诗。

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。

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 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗糙, 粗鲁

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

这块布料摸起来很粗糙。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国际商务在最近几年显著增长。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

愤世嫉俗

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

她对政治家的承诺持愤世嫉俗的态度。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

驴

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂

Meaning

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

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。

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 /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

无能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

他无法做决定，这影响了他的职业生涯。

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 /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定

Meaning

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

Example

Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.

政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遗传的

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遗传特征影响身体特征。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。

B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

宽敞的；宽阔的

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

这座房子有一个宽敞的客厅，高高的天花板。

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 /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 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海军为演习部署了整个舰队。

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 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 /ɡreɪv/

Grave

坟墓

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

每周日，家人都会去探访他们心爱的祖父的坟墓。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。

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 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

社交媒体已经成为许多人获取新闻的主流来源。

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

繁殖, 再生产

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

课本中包含了人类繁殖的详细图表。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危及

Meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Example

Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.

砍伐森林可能会使许多物种面临危险。

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 /buːm/

boom

轰鸣

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷声在天空中轰鸣。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

医生检查了伤口，看看它是否已经穿透了肉体

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 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

测量的准确性非常重要。

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

草药

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

罗勒是意大利料理中常用的草药。

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

贫民窟

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

政府正在努力改善贫民区的条件。

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。