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 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

效率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

沟通中的效率对于商业至关重要。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。

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/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。

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 ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

工作机会取决于通过背景调查。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不宽容

Meaning

unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own

Example

He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.

他不能容忍与自己意见不同的任何观点。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆炸性

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

争论后局势变得爆炸性。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

他解出了方程，找到了x的值。

B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

电网

Meaning

A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.

Example

The national power grid must be upgraded.

国家电网必须升级。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

脾气暴躁

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

当孩子饿了时，他会变得脾气暴躁。

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

鬣狗

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

猎狗在黑暗的夜晚笑了。

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

冒险，企业，创业

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

他在电子商务方面的新事业取得了成功。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

检查

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

该建筑上周通过了安全检查。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。

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 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

可忍受的; 可接受的，但不理想

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

下午的热量几乎是可以忍受的。

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

她沉思着诗歌的含义。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。

B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;

Meaning

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

Example

Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.

透过窗户，我瞥见了房子后面美丽的花园。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

线性

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

艺术家在他的画作中使用了线性透视。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

煤炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工厂仍然将煤炭作为其主要的能源来源。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

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 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形物体；地球；地球的球形模型

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

老师使用地球仪向学生展示不同国家的位置。

B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

刺猬

Meaning

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

Example

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

当刺猬感到威胁时，它滚成一团。

B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛

Meaning

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

Example

We lit a wax candle during the power outage.

在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

受影响的；被触动的

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

受洪水影响的地区需要立即的援助。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

环保

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

环保产品旨在减少生态损害。

B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

橱柜

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

Example

The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.

厨房的橱柜里满是盘子和餐具。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

荷尔蒙

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

胰岛素是一种控制血糖水平的荷尔蒙。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

强大的

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

这条强大的河流穿过国家的中心。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

复古 / 经典

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。

B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

疯狂的

Meaning

Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.

Example

She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.

事故发生后，她紧急给家人打了电话。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小的

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故后，汽车的损坏是最小的。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣布

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

总统宣布了一个全国的哀悼日。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。

B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

得体

Meaning

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

Example

That dress is very becoming on her.

那件衣服看起来很合适。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

许多人上瘾于社交媒体。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

他的破旧衣服显示他已经旅行了几天。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

容纳

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

酒店可以容纳最多200位客人。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;

Meaning

deserving respect or attention; having merit

Example

Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市场经济允许企业自由竞争。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

生态系统

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

平衡的生态系统对环境可持续性至关重要。

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

讽刺的

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

她对他的烹饪做了一个讽刺的评论。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成长心态

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

涵盖

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

该项目将涵盖农村发展的各个方面。

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 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。

B2 noun jiːld

yield

收益, 利润

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

投资去年带来了高回报。

B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

彻底地; 完全地;

Meaning

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

Example

She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

她在客人到来之前彻底打扫了整个房子。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空的；未占用的；可用的

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

在二楼有一个空置的公寓。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由女神像象征着自由和民主。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

交通堵塞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

城市交通堵塞导致了更长的旅行时间。

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

她的专业是儿科医学。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆盖; 空; 最少

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

房间的光秃秃的墙壁需要一些装饰。

B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

摔跤

Meaning

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

Example

The children like to wrestle on the playground.

孩子们喜欢在操场上摔跤。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加

Meaning

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同样地; 也; 类似地

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

她为考试努力学习，她的哥哥也做了同样的事情。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

有问题的; 导致问题的

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新政策的变化是有问题的，需要审查。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港口

Meaning

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

Example

The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.

渔船在风暴袭击海岸之前安全地回到了港口。

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 /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

本季度销售量有了显著增加。

B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

在赢得奖项并获得晋升后，她感到双倍幸运。

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 /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 /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

参与

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

他对项目的参与至关重要。

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

发光

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

灯笼在黑暗中发光。

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

掌声

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

演员在表演后收到了热烈的掌声。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

我们走上了陡峭的山坡。

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

古巴的

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

我们在咖啡馆享用了美味的古巴咖啡。

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

复仇

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

她寻求复仇，针对那些背叛她信任的人。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

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 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

区块链

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

区块链技术确保金融交易的透明度。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

她有美丽的自然卷发，完美地框住了她的脸。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

公民选举了新总统。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行为不当

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

孩子们在学校集会上行为不当。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料？

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

新的功能将提升用户体验。

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 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

缺陷

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

钻石有一个几乎看不见的小缺陷。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

小心不要洒出你的咖啡。