B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依赖

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

他对技术的依赖令人担忧。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

著名的科学家领导了改革小组。

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

充斥

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

这个国家充斥着腐败。

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。

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 /ræk/

Rack

架子

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

她把外套挂在门旁的架子上。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

不情愿地

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

她不情愿地同意帮助这个项目。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒绝; 拒绝接受

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

他拒绝合作让项目变得更难。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

滚动

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

他们开车穿过乡村的滚动山丘。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。

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 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

草率, 鲁莽

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

没有研究就投资是一个鲁莽的决定。

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

葡萄干

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

她在燕麦饼干里加了葡萄干以增加甜味。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

重新安排

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

她决定重新安排客厅里的家具。

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 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反转

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

她迅速把车从车道上倒了出来。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

文艺复兴

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

这座城市在1990年代经历了文化复兴。

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

复仇

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

她寻求复仇，针对那些背叛她信任的人。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

收获

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

农民在夏末收割小麦。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休息

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

孩子们在休息期间在外面玩耍。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。

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。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

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 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

韧性材料确保耐用性。

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推测

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

我猜今天稍后会下雨。

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸福

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

rejoice

欢欣

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

请控制你的狗。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

水库

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

这座城市建造了一个新的水库，以确保为居民提供足够的饮用水。

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

强化

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

积极的强化有助于学习。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解决

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

经理解决了员工之间的冲突。

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

强壮

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

强大的基础设施确保可靠的通信。

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

铁锈

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

那辆旧车在多年忽视之后被铁锈覆盖。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

谜语

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

古老的谜语让所有学者困扰了多年。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

细长的棒子，尤其是金属或木制的

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

他用铁棒支撑结构。

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

统治

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王统治了超过六十年。

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

经济衰退

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

由于金融危机，该国面临严重的经济衰退。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

反抗国王的起义持续了三年。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

有限制的或控制的；受限制的

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

进入此区域仅限授权人员。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

请勿在此区域内吸烟。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根深蒂固的

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

他的信念深深扎根于传统。

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 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

使清新

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

冷饮在炎热的日子里让我感到清爽。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

雷达

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

雷达探测到一架未知的飞机接近基地。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬行动物

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

蜥蜴是一种常见的爬行动物，常见于花园中。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。

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 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

不情愿的; 犹豫的; 不愿意做某事;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

她不情愿分享个人信息。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

他无法抵抗诱惑。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育系统的改革是优先事项。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。

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/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党人

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

共和党候选人赢得了选举。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

法院的裁决对被告有利。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。

B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

种族主义

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

该组织致力于消除所有形式的种族主义。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

这座城市在地震后重新建设。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

重新组织

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

经理决定重新组织团队结构。

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

他在事故中断了一根肋骨。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

改进

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

厨师将食谱完善到完美。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

评分

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

这部电影得到了评论家的高评分。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

边缘

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

咖啡杯的边缘有个裂痕。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

引人注目地

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

她在比赛中表现得引人注目。

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。

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 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

她对天气做了一个评论。

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 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

本周气温在15到30度之间波动。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

种族主义者

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

他被指控发表种族主义的评论。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

士兵在任务中携带着步枪。

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞职

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

部长们被迫辞职。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

松了一口气

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

听到好消息后，她感到松了一口气。

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 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

度假村 / 最后的选择

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住在海滩度假村。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。

B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

无情的竞争

Meaning

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

Example

Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.

为了权力的无情竞争导致了社会问题。

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。

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 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比例

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

班级中男生和女生的比例是2:1。

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

在长时间的会议中，他的不安对每个人都很明显。

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

重新开始

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

我们将在午餐后继续会议。

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

快速地; 迅速

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

公司正在迅速拓展新市场。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

严格的规定确保公平的做法。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

清新

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

在炎热的日子之后，凉爽的微风让人感觉清新。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

焦虑不安

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

孩子在长时间的车程中坐立不安。

B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

她乐意地同意帮助项目。

B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

恢复

Meaning

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

Example

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

恢复学生政治传统是必要的。

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 /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响；拨浪鼓

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

在强风中，松动的窗户嘎啦作响。

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖的

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

害虫的繁殖周期可能导致快速的感染。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

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 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

恢复

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

她还在从流感中恢复。

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 /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

强盗

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

经过警方的快速追捕，强盗被抓住了。