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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 /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
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 /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

观点
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
从他的观点来看，情况是绝望的。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
演员从剧本中背诵了台词。
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 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 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

询问
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
她询问了职位空缺。
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
她在事故中打破了下巴。
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 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

单身汉; 拥有大学学位的人
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
他一生都保持单身，并获得了工程学位。
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 /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 noun /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美，肉质非常嫩。
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。
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 ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。
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, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。
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 /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
铜是良好的电力导体。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

简化
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
老师为学生简化了复杂的方程。
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

声称
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

不愿意的; 不情愿的;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
他不愿意与任何人分享他的秘密。
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
她对团队的代表非常出色。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
请不要在我学习时打扰我。
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 ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

飞行汽车
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
飞行汽车很快就能解决城市交通拥堵问题。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙似乎无限延伸。
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
他通过换话题来回避问题。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

不耐烦
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
随着会议的拖延，他的不耐烦愈加明显。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
她每天骑滑板车去上班。
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
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 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 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会计
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
她在一家大公司的会计部门工作。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

没有帮助的
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
他没有帮助的态度拖慢了整个项目。
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 /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
殖民统治压制了当地的政府。
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子，对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

骑手
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
骑手从马背上摔了下来。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不友善
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
他的不友善深深伤害了她的感情。
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

贫困的; 需要帮助的; 缺乏基本生活必需品的
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
慈善在冬季帮助贫困家庭。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

传说; 神话
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
亚瑟王的传奇激发了许多书籍。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

仁慈
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
法官展现了仁慈，并给了他更轻的判决。
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

姓氏
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
请在表格上写下您的名字和姓氏。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供应商按时交付了产品。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

讽刺的
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
她的讽刺语气让每个人都感到不舒服。
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青辣椒
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
她将切好的青椒加到沙拉中，以增加辣味。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

昏暗; 光线微弱; 微弱
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
房间昏暗，只有一只小蜡烛提供光线。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指定
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委员会下周将指定一位新主席。
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

氧气生产
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
植物对于氧气生产和维持生命至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
艺术是情感的一个极好的出口。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

变体；不同版本
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
这个词有几个变体。
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 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
让年轻人参与教育至关重要。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
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 /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

打盹
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
他在读书时打了个盹。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

手势
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
她用手做了一个欢迎的手势，邀请客人进来。
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

正式地
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
这座建筑由市长正式开幕。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

虚拟的
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
虚拟会议使来自不同国家的参与者能够进行合作。
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。
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 /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

礼仪
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
适当的礼仪要求在女士进入房间时起立。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
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 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
价格在公告后急剧上涨。
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

漫游
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
野生动物在森林中自由漫游。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
她喜欢现代艺术展览。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
她从碗里抓了一把坚果，然后去散步。
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 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

传统农业
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
传统农业通过使用肥料增加作物生产。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。
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 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

同志
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
他在大学期间公开了自己是同志。
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, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.