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B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

流言; 八卦; 新闻
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
有传言说公司将在下个月关闭。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官谈判了一个和平协议。
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 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

工作与生活平衡
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
实现工作与生活的平衡可以减轻压力并提高生产力。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海盗行为；盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

编织
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
她喜欢在冬天为她的朋友编织围巾。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

非法; 不合法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
法院宣布搜索是非法的。
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 /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感恩
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。
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 /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 /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工的稻米; 稻田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
农民们在收割季节里在稻田里辛勤工作。
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

丰富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
花园里有五彩缤纷的花朵。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

不可接受
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
工作质量完全不可接受。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
在修理机器之前，他研究了这台机器的力学。
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

自由职业者
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
她作为自由职业者为不同的客户设计网站。
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

执行，实施
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
项目的成功取决于其正确的执行。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
航空公司是该国最大的承运人。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。
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 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

保镖
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
那位名人带着她的保镖到达了。
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
她带着惊讶看着魔术师。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自夸; 吹牛; 骄傲
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
他不断吹嘘自己的财富让所有人都很烦。
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
将卡片插入插槽以打开门。
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
监控确保符合标准。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
幸福和快乐是同义词。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

通货膨胀
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力。
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

随机
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
她从书架上挑选了一本随机的书。
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 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不幸
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
他在经济衰退期间失业的不幸遭遇。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。
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 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。
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 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

宽容
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
宗教宽容在多元化的社会中很重要。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
框架定义了系统的基础。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲惨的
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飞机失事是一起悲惨的事故。
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 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 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

持续地; 一再
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
她不断检查她的手机是否有新消息。
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

蚱蜢
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

宽敞的；宽阔的
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
这座房子有一个宽敞的客厅，高高的天花板。
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

建立网络
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
建立网络对职业发展至关重要。
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

迷住
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
魔术师的表演吸引了观众。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

爆发
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山在沉寂了几个世纪后爆发。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。
B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告
Meaning
a person who has been charged with a crime
Example
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
被告在法庭上表示无罪。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

无限
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
该互联网计划提供整个一个月的无限数据。
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 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

茶点
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
我们在会议后提供了轻便的茶点。
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 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

幽默的; 好笑的; 引起笑声的;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
他的幽默故事总是让每个人都笑。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
他来自社区一个体面的家庭。
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。
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, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
他是一个著名的社会主义作家。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的；怀疑的
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察发现他的行为非常可疑。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

不一致
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
他的回答不一致且令人困惑。
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘取, 鼓起勇气
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
她从花园里摘了一朵花。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

时事通讯
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
公司每周向员工发送时事通讯。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

叙述
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
她将向观众叙述她旅途中的事件。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
该修正案没有获得支持。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飞机顺利着陆。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策因国家而异。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
简短的介绍先于每一章。
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。
B2 noun θrets

threats

威胁
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
全球食品安全面临威胁。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优，最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。
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 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
那位中年男子开始了一项新事业。
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

宝石
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
这条古董项链上镶嵌着一颗稀有的蓝宝石宝石，四周环绕着钻石。
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最终
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
最终，我们决定继续推进该项目。
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。
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 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
他对项目的假设完全错误。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
公司今年旨在最大化其利润。
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持久的; 永久的
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
他们的友谊对他们的生活产生了持久的影响。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。