B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

Pigeon

鸽子

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的；多余的

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

会议是多余的，因为所有的决定已经做出。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

复杂

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

机器的说明书太复杂，无法跟随。

B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。

B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸泡

Meaning

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

Example

She dipped her bread into the soup.

她把面包浸入汤中。

B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理论

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

爱因斯坦的相对论理论彻底改变了物理学。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

英镑

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

这本书的价格是五英镑。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

值得注意的; 非凡的; 显著的;

Meaning

worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;

Example

His recovery from the illness was remarkable.

他从疾病中恢复过来是值得注意的。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分地; 在某种程度上;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今天天气部分多云。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

精确地

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

机器人手臂精确地完成了手术。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

视觉的

Meaning

Relating to seeing or sight.

Example

The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.

这部电影因其惊人的视觉效果而受到称赞。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警察

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警察因超速而拦下了那辆车。

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海军

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

他在大学毕业后加入了海军。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

包裹; 土地块

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

邮递员把包裹送到我们门口。

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

谨慎

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

她在信任陌生人时非常谨慎。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

在……下面

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

钥匙被隐藏在那堆文件下面。

B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育

Meaning

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

Example

Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.

父母应该教育他们的孩子关于健康习惯。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

病人需要紧急医疗照顾。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

未计划的

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

无计划的城市化会加剧环境问题。

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

充满活力的; 活泼的; 快乐的

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

孩子们就他们最喜欢的书进行了充满活力的讨论。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

承诺

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

总统重申了他对环境保护的承诺。

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危险地

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

他在高速公路上开得非常危险。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。

B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

用剪刀剪

Meaning

to cut with or as if with scissors

Example

The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.

裁缝整齐地剪了布料。

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

和

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

8和12的和是20。

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

农村的

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

她在离城市很远的农村地区长大。

B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚犯

Meaning

a person who is in prison

Example

The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.

这个囚犯在服刑10年后被释放。

B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

皇家

Meaning

belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent

Example

The royal family attended the ceremony.

皇室家族参加了仪式。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

上下文

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

要理解这句话，你需要知道它说的上下文。

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

社区

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

我在一个安静的社区长大。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

竞争

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

多家公司为市场主导地位而竞赛。

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比较

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

老师通过比较两首诗的不同风格来展示它们的差异。

B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利

Meaning

the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life

Example

The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.

在线购物的便利改变了人们购买产品的方式。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

回应

Meaning

to give an answer or reply; to react to something

Example

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

请尽快回复我的电子邮件。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

他决定跳过早餐，直接去上班。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

书商

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

书商推荐了我暑期阅读的一本好小说。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

汽车

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

他上周买了一辆新车。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

刻度 / 调整大小

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

公司计划全球扩展其业务。

B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

制片人

Meaning

a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods

Example

The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.

电影制片人投资了数百万美元在这个新电影项目中。

B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

延迟

Meaning

to make something happen later than planned

Example

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

航班因恶劣天气被延误。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

盯着

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

她盯着画看了几个小时。

B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参与者

Meaning

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

Example

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.

参与者将享受令人惊叹的景观。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸福

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

贷款

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

他为了买新车而借了一笔贷款。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

指控

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

她指控他偷了她的钱包。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

蛋白质

Meaning

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

Example

Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.

瘦肉和豆类提供高质量的蛋白质。

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分开的

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

自离婚以来，他们一直住在分开的房子里。

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

运动员的，强壮的

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

她有一个运动员的身体，因为她定期锻炼。

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

沮丧

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

她在考试失败后感到沮丧。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

破坏

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

雨水破坏了户外活动。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

有一句老话说，实践出真知。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

基础

Meaning

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example

Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.

信任是任何强大关系的基础。

B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

煮熟的

Meaning

cooked in boiling water

Example

She served boiled eggs for breakfast.

她早餐时提供了煮鸡蛋。

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

灰尘

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

路上的灰尘是城市地区的主要污染物。

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

三分之二

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

三分之二的学生通过了考试。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

舒适的

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

在一个雨天，我们坐在一个舒适的小咖啡馆里。

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

锤子

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things

Example

She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.

她用锤子把画框钉在墙上。

B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

部长

Meaning

a head of a government department; a person who leads a church

Example

The finance minister announced new tax policies.

财政部长宣布了新的税收政策。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

竞争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

她有一种竞争精神，推动她追求卓越。

B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

踢; 用脚踢

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

足球运动员在禁区外用力踢出了一个进球。

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉末

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

她在蛋糕上撒了一些粉。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

在多年的经验之后，她被选为公司的女主席。

B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

搅拌机

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients

Example

The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.

厨师用搅拌机准备蛋糕面糊。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

我提议我们休息一下。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的; 激烈的

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

暴力风暴对沿海地区造成了重大损害。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

吨

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

卡车运送了一吨苹果到市场。

B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

习俗; 风俗; 关税;

Meaning

a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice

Example

It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.

在进入别人家之前，脱鞋是当地的习俗。

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隶

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

废奴主义者运动为奴隶的权利而奋斗。

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

他把包拿在肩膀上。

B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

胃痛

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

我吃得太多后感到胃痛。

B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

即时

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

医生给了她即时的关注。

B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

令人满意的

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

测试结果令人满意。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。

B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

情感

Meaning

Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

Example

Emotions ran high during the protests.

在抗议期间，情感高涨。

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上层

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艇浮出海面。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将军命令士兵们前进。

B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福

Meaning

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

Example

The priest blessed the congregation.

牧师祝福了会众。

B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孙女

Meaning

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

Example

Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.

她的孙女每个周末来看她。

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

谜; 无法理解的事情

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

飞机失踪仍然是一个谜。

B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

突出

Meaning

to emphasize or make something stand out

Example

The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.

老师在文本中强调了最重要的要点。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

背景

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。

B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

实现

Meaning

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

Example

She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.

她为实现成为医生的梦想而努力工作。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

喜好; 爱好; 偏爱

Meaning

a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something

Example

She has developed a liking for classical music.

她对古典音乐产生了喜好。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生动物

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

这个公园是各种野生动物的家园。

B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

可靠的

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

可靠的系统确保效率。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

勾选框

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

我在所有已完成的任务上打上了勾选框。

B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

Meaning

the activity of producing advertisements for products or services

Example

The company spends millions on advertising every year.

公司每年在广告上花费数百万。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

小心不要撕破纸张。

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

援助; 支持

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

她在项目中提供了帮助。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

小提琴

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

她在乐队中优美地演奏小提琴。

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

令人惊讶地

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

令人惊讶的是，她在一天之内完成了整个项目。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

激动

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

过山车之旅让冒险爱好者感到兴奋。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

姜

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

厨师在炒菜中加入了新鲜的姜，以增强其味道和香气。

B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

边界

Meaning

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Example

The river marks the boundary.

河流标记边界。

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

简要地

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

请简要解释问题。

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

南瓜

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

我们从一个大南瓜里雕刻了一个南瓜灯。

B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

历史的

Meaning

Related to history or past events.

Example

The museum has a large collection of historical documents.

博物馆收藏了大量历史文件。

B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

分发

Meaning

to give out or spread something among several people or places

Example

The teacher will distribute the test papers.

老师将分发测试试卷。

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

顺从的

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

听话的学生总是遵循老师的指示。

B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

融化

Meaning

to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually

Example

The ice melted in the sun.

冰在太阳下融化了。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

暂停

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

请暂停视频，我要做笔记。

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。

B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立

Meaning

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

Example

An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.

一个独立的机构确保政府的透明度。

B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

呼吸

Meaning

To take air into the lungs and send it out again.

Example

It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.

在烟雾弥漫的房间里呼吸很困难。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。

B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

临终; 即将死亡;

Meaning

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

Example

The dying plant needs water immediately.

临终的植物需要立即浇水。

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。

B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说

Meaning

words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior

Example

Stop talking nonsense and be serious!

停止胡说八道，认真点！

B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

紧张的新郎站在祭坛前等着他的新娘到来。

B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福

Meaning

an injury to the body or to harm someone

Example

He received a deep wound on his arm.

她无法掩饰她得到奖项时的幸福。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

不同的; 不相似的

Meaning

different from; not similar to

Example

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.

与他哥哥不同，他喜欢安静的活动。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

替代

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

她为她损坏的手机找到了一个替代品。

B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

魔鬼

Meaning

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

Example

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

这个故事警告孩子们不要与魔鬼做交易。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的

Meaning

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

Example

He still wears an old-fashioned hat.

他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。