B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

她用汤匙搅拌了汤。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸福

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 /slæŋ/

Slang

俚语; 非正式语言

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

青少年使用了父母无法理解的俚语。

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 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

碰撞, 撞击

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

两辆车在交叉口相撞。

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 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻觉

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔术师创造了一个壮观的幻觉，使得大象看起来像消失了一样。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

开始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

从一开始，项目看起来雄心勃勃但可以实现。

B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

无畏

Meaning

Not feeling fear; brave or courageous

Example

She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.

她走进黑暗的房间，无畏里面可能有什么。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

验证

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

银行在开设账户之前需要进行身份验证。

B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工艺

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

当地市场展示了由该地区熟练工匠制作的美丽手工艺品。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

他在整个会议期间保持沉默。

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 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

翻新; 恢复

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

去年老房子进行了彻底的翻修。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

恢复

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

他在生病后恢复了力量。

B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

风能

Meaning

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

Example

Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.

风能在马斯达尔市得到利用。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自愿的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

她自愿向慈善机构捐款。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

找回

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

她成功地从出租车中找回了她丢失的手机。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目标导向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目标导向是成功的关键。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

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 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的

Meaning

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Example

The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.

未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道德

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

辩论集中在决策的道德性上。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

加仑

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

他买了一加仑牛奶。

B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

她乐意地同意帮助项目。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

奉献

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

她把大部分时间都奉献给了帮助穷人。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

据说他是队里最好的球员。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

电路 / 电气通路

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

他们彼此有相互尊重。

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

她努力工作以达到她的目标。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

隔离

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

旅行者被隔离了两周。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

该政策是按照国际法实施的。

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

系统的激活比预期的时间更长。

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

液体

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

艺术家的流畅动作给观众留下了深刻的印象。

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

背叛; 不忠

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

他对他们友谊的背叛深深伤害了她。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

三角洲

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

尼罗河三角洲是埃及最肥沃的地区之一。

B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

Example

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

标准

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

候选人根据严格的标准进行评估。

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 愿意冒险

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

登山者的大胆令基地营的每个人都印象深刻。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。

B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动

Meaning

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

Example

The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

她自信地走过舞台。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。

B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

队伍

Meaning

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

Example

The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.

队伍在游行场上列队行进。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

调解

Meaning

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

Example

She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.

她主持了候选人之间的激烈辩论。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

获胜者站在讲台上领奖。

B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

可能性

Meaning

the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something

Example

The odds of winning the lottery are very low.

中彩票的机会非常小。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

殖民地

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

印度曾是英国的殖民地。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

自律对于长期成功至关重要。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

冰雹

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突如其来的冰雹风暴用大冰粒损坏了停车场里的许多汽车。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

问责制

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

问责制是保持任何系统中的信任的关键。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

漫长

Meaning

long in duration or extent

Example

The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.

会议很长，持续了三个小时以上。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

盈利的

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

公司在实施新策略后变得极具盈利性。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

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 /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 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自动驾驶车辆

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自动驾驶车辆正在革新交通运输的未来。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。

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 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

刀刃需要磨锐。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

不赞成

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

许多父母不赞成吸烟。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

忏悔

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

嫌疑人向警方做出了完整的忏悔。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

嵌入

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

记者与军事单位嵌入。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

统一

Meaning

To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.

Example

Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.

青少年为了社会接纳与同伴统一。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

apparent

显而易见

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

很快就变得显而易见，他没有说实话。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

老师表扬了学生们的努力。

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

热的

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

她穿着一件热的夹克，在冬天保持温暖。

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

创伤

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

未听到的; 未知的

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

他的投诉没有被管理层听到。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

开始旅行

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

小组正在开始一段长途旅行。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

订阅者

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

她是每月杂志的订阅者。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

拆除

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

这座城市决定拆除旧体育场，建造一个新的。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

使清新

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

冷饮在炎热的日子里让我感到清爽。