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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 /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。
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 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 /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

天才
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
爱因斯坦因其在物理学上的开创性贡献而被认为是天才。
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 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

财务责任
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
财务责任确保长期的经济稳定。
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 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
可用职位的列表每天都会更新。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

熊熊火焰
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火焰持续燃烧了几个小时，直到它被控制住。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

待客之道
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
酒店员工的热情好客让我们的假期变得非常难忘和愉快。
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
和平条约在多年谈判后签署。
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦涩
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
她谈到了对以前雇主的愤怒。
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感叹
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她发出了喜悦的感叹。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
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 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
市长鼓励人们参与市民活动。
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 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

渴望
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
许多学生渴望去国外学习。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手动
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
这是一个手动过程，需要仔细关注。
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 /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

通过理性或情感说服某人
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
有效的劝说是成功演讲的关键。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

及时的; 准时的
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
他及时的到达拯救了会议。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

悖论
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由的悖论是它需要规则。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

无效的; 不起作用的
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
会议是无效的，浪费了大家的时间。
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

内部
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
酒店的内部装饰非常美丽。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区分
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
区分真相和谣言可能很困难。
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 /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

行动主义
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
她的环保行动主义激励了许多年轻人采取行动。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

未打扰
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
她睡了八个小时没有打扰。
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

争吵; 争论
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
他们因为钱发生了争吵，停止了相互交谈。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

严格
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
在大楼内吸烟是严格禁止的。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

昏暗
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
房间被一根蜡烛微弱地照亮。
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

过路费 / 损失
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
洪水对村庄造成了巨大的损失。
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
他决定专攻心脏病学。
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
快递员准时交付了文件。
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

各自的; 相关的
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
学生们在午餐后回到了各自的教室。
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

此外
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
这份工作具有挑战性；此外，它需要出色的沟通技能。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

实现
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
他努力工作以实现自己的梦想。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不确定地
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
她不确定地看着复杂的说明。
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

伦理的
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
伦理考虑引导决策。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
公司在技术上做出了巨大的投资。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

可怕的
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
登山者面临着山中可怕的天气条件。
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 /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

安装
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
他们计划在墙上安装一台摄像机。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持久的; 永恒的; 持续很长时间的
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
他们持久的友谊持续了几十年。
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 /blʌʃ/

blush

脸红
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
她在他夸奖她时脸红了。
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

经济系统
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
资本主义、社会主义和混合经济是经济系统的类型。
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

联邦的
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
联邦政府通过了一项关于医疗保健的新法律。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

难以辨认的
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
医生的字迹完全难以辨认。
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

家乡地区
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
他在国外多年后回到了自己的家乡地区。
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分类
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
这个城市被归类为高度污染。
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

已识别
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
问题的根本原因需要被识别。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

治理
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
有效的治理确保可持续发展。
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 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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

真诚
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
他在道歉时的真诚对所有人都显而易见。
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 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
乌云在暴雨之前出现。
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, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。
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 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

恶魔
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
这个故事是关于一个困扰村庄的恶魔。
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
所有公司必须遵守安全规定。
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

合并
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
公司旨在巩固其市场地位。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

激励; 鼓励
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
公司向超额完成销售目标的员工提供了现金激励。
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遗产
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
孟加拉国有着丰富的文化遗产。
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

怨恨
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
学生们之间的怨恨加剧了。
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 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大规模
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
该公司计划在国际市场进行大规模扩张。
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
许多深海生物为了生存而产生生物发光。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
加入红色和绿色的甜椒，使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金鱼
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
金鱼在玻璃鱼缸里绕圈游动。
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 /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲线; 转弯
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
当司机接近山路中的急转弯时，他减慢了速度。
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
这两种风格之间有明显的区别。
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基准
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
萨巴赫·阿尔·艾哈迈德海港城市在可持续性方面设立了基准。
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

最终的; 极致的; 终极的
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
这是你技能的终极考验。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

绿松石
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
她戴着一条美丽的绿松石项链。