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 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不足的

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

他的解释不足以清除混乱。

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

阴郁的

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

经济衰退后，未来显得阴郁。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。

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 /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 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

无助的; 虚弱的; 易受伤的

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

当孩子在拥挤的市场中迷路时，他感到无助。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

肿胀

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

她的脚踝在受伤后开始肿胀。

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。

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 /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

胆固醇

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高胆固醇可能增加患心脏病的风险。

B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐烂的; 坏的

Meaning

decayed; spoiled; bad

Example

The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.

苹果已经腐烂了，应该扔掉。

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

天主教

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

天主教有着悠久的历史和丰富的传统。

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 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

丰富

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化丰富促进对传统的更深理解。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

推广实践教育确保技能发展。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摄入

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

他监控着自己每天的卡路里摄入量，以保持健康的饮食。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市中心的人口密度极高。

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

天鹅绒

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

皇家窗帘是用富有的红色天鹅绒做的。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

耕作

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有机作物的耕作在全球范围内增加了。

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

医生给病人移植了一个肾脏。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中子电中性。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

培养

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

该计划旨在促进年轻学生的创造力。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

他在没有告诉任何人就离开，这是不负责任的行为。

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 /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

他住在远离城市的分离房子里。

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部落

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

部落与大自然和谐共处。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安全感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

她的不安全感让她怀疑自己的能力。

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 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

革命

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

革命常常导致社会变革的重要变化。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

人际

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

他拥有出色的人际交往技巧，并且能与他人和谐相处。

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

缺乏

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

他的报告缺少细节。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

无害的; 无辜的; 安全的

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

蛇看起来很危险，但它实际上是无害的。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

他被丢在沙漠里饿死。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

他的模仿非常成功，大家都笑了出来。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

炸弹在街中央爆炸了。

B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。

B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

那块老木板太硬了，弯不起来。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

值得称赞的

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

她对项目的奉献精神真的值得称赞。

B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

第二个

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

在茶和咖啡之间，我更喜欢第二个。

B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

牛

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

农民用牛耕地。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

生动的; 明亮的; 清晰的;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

她对自己在乡村的童年有着生动的记忆。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

西雅图位于美国的西北部。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。

B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

表现

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

De Quervain综合症的症状可能在长时间使用电话后显现出来。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

出现

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

如果你没有提前计划，问题可能会出现。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

值得

Meaning

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

Example

Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.

在收容所做志愿者是一段值得的经历。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

刺激

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

摩擦眼睛可能会刺激它们。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物对外部刺激作出反应。

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球几乎是一个完美的球体。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

她是文学界的知名人物。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。

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 /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

故意做的

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

他的故意行为表现出极大的关心和深思熟虑。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校附近有很多商店。

B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

轨道

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example

The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.

卫星保持它绕地球的轨道。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

数字0.75是一个十进制数。

B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆地; 毫不畏惧

Meaning

in a confident and brave way; without fear

Example

She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.

她勇敢地迈步向前，迎接挑战。

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

多刺的; 难以处理的

Meaning

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

Example

The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.

预算削减的棘手问题需要仔细考虑。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

贵族往往对政治决策有影响。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

他的专长是意大利菜肴。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

他对这个主题的理解相当表面。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

质地

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

这块布的质地柔软光滑。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踩

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

不要踩到花朵。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

适应性特征

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物的适应性特征帮助它们在冬季生长。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排放的消除是优先事项。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

她创作美丽的歌曲。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

承包商按时完成了建筑项目。

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

砂锅盒

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

砂锅盒在晚宴上保持食物温暖。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

公司的收入今年增长了10%。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

能源安全

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

能源安全确保稳定的供应。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

战略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

有效的战略可以减轻气候变化的影响。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。

B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

经济可持续性

Meaning

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

Example

Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.

经济可持续性推动长期增长。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

裸体

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

艺术家画了一位裸体模特。

空缺; 空位或职位

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

我们公司有一个软件工程师的空缺。