B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

抢劫

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

警方正在调查当地商店的抢劫事件。

B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

麻烦; 不便; 困难

Meaning

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

Example

Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.

在线预订门票可以帮你省去在剧院排长队的麻烦。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

经理已为新项目分配资金。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

过滤

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

她用咖啡过滤器将咖啡渣和液体分开。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。

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 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

货运列车

Meaning

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

Example

The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.

长货运列车从港口到内陆仓库运输集装箱。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳跃

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫跳上了桌子。

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

边界

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

这个项目推动了太空探索的边界。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸福

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

交通运输

Meaning

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

Example

The city is investing in a new transit system.

这座城市正在投资一个新的交通运输系统。

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

工业化显著改变了全球经济。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

我完全致力于这个项目。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

他的反应是可以预测的，基于他的过去行为。

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舔

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

猫舔干净了它的爪子。

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

麻布织物

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

她为客厅买了新的麻布窗帘。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。

B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

鸵鸟

Meaning

a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck

Example

The ostrich is the world's largest bird.

鸵鸟是世界上最大的鸟。

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 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

收银员站在柜台后面。

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

他因小的胃病去看了医生。

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

营养

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

良好的营养对健康生活至关重要。

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。

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 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性

Meaning

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Example

The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.

研究侧重于定性分析，而非数字。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

老板给他的秘书口述信件。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

热带

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

亚马逊雨林是许多热带物种的家园。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

分配

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

公司管理食品供应的分配到农村地区。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

猛烈的; 好斗的; 展示强烈情感或决心的

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

猛烈的风暴摧毁了村里许多房屋。

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 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理人

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

代理人在经理缺席时将主持会议。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

公司必须披露所有的财务信息。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

基督是基督教信仰的核心。

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 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

商店出售各种各样的糖果。

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 /hɔːk/

Hawk

猎鹰

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

猎鹰在田野上空飞翔，寻找猎物。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天气预测说明天会下雨。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

发烧是流感的常见症状。

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

颤抖

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。

B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

传记

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

Example

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

我正在阅读一部关于阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的迷人传记。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。

B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心

Meaning

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

Example

The city is the hub of the country's trade network.

这座城市是该国贸易网络的中心。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

庇护所

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

难民在邻国寻求庇护。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。

B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

惊叹

Meaning

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Example

People marvel at their surroundings.

人们对他们的周围环境感到惊叹。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

碳足迹

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

子弹穿透了墙壁。

B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

公司决定保留其经验丰富的员工。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要地

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要地，报告突出了立即采取行动的必要性。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

学习卡片

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

闪卡帮助快速记忆。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

优雅, 优美

Meaning

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Example

She moved with grace across the stage.

她优雅地走过舞台。

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 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

如果你从10中减去5，你得到5。

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村庄建在一个沼泽附近。

B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

抵制

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Example

They decided to boycott the company's products.

他们决定抵制公司的产品。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

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 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。

B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

赌徒

Meaning

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

Example

The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.

经验丰富的赌徒知道什么时候该放弃牌局，什么时候该下大赌注。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。

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 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

翻新

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

他们决定在搬进之前修复旧房子。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

她分发了有关环保运动的传单。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

评估

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

准确的评估有助于确定资源的可持续性。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不受欢迎的; 不想要的; 不邀请的

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

不受欢迎的消息破坏了他们的度假计划。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

她患有慢性的背痛。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

我的脚底有个水泡。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。

B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质

Meaning

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something

Example

The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.

优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

有阴影的; 可疑的; 不诚实的;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

那个有阴影的商人做了一笔可疑的交易。

B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

从根本上

Meaning

in a basic and important way; at the core

Example

The two theories are fundamentally different.

这两个理论从根本上不同。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

考官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

考官仔细检查了每个学生的答题纸。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

验证

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

请在继续之前验证您的电子邮件地址。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

培养

Meaning

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Example

Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.

好老师在促进学生创造力方面发挥着关键作用。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.