B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

扩大

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

他们决定扩大他们的房子。

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 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危险的

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危险的污染物增加健康风险。

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 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

拓宽

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行可以拓宽你对不同文化的视野。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

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 /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

可访问性

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善的可访问性帮助残疾人。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

诚实的; 坦率的; 直率的; 真诚的

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

她对我的演讲给出了直率的意见。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

避免

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

快速的行动帮助避免了灾难。

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。

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 /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

便利设施

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

这家酒店提供现代化的便利设施，如免费Wi-Fi和游泳池。

B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

关闭通知以保持专注。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗涤剂

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

她为洗衣服买了一个新的洗涤剂品牌。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。

B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

逻辑的

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

逻辑电路确保有效计算。

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市长鼓励人们参与市民活动。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

愉快

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

孩子们在派对上心情愉快。

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 noun /ɔː/

awe

惊叹

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

孩子们惊讶地看着烟花。

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

积极地

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

他积极参与社区服务。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。

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 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

乘法

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

乘法是小学数学中的基本运算之一。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

风把叶子撒到院子里。

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 /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

尘土粒子在靠近窗户的空气中飘浮。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

插头

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

她把插头插入了插座。

B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

酒店位于海滩附近。

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

边界或新领域

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

机器人手术正在医学领域探索新的前沿。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

古怪的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

艺术家以其古怪的风格而闻名。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

招聘

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

招聘增强了劳动力。

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

万亿

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

参议员激情地谈论环境政策。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的

Meaning

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

Example

The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.

突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。

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 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

鲁莽的; 冒失的; 危险的;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

他的鲁莽驾驶导致了严重的事故。

B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

狂怒或暴力愤怒;

Meaning

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Example

His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.

当他发现有人偷走了他的自行车时，他的愤怒显而易见。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

心理咨询

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

她决定通过心理咨询来缓解压力。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

志愿者经常与当地组织合作。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。

B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴；舒适的房间；非法活动的场所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

他们建造了一只筏子来过河。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志向

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

他的志向是成为一名成功的企业家。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。

B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

瘙痒

Meaning

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

Example

My skin itches from the mosquito bites.

我的皮肤因蚊子叮咬而发痒。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

决胜赛

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

该队在强劲的赛季后晋级季后赛。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

这本书的厚度使它难以携带。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断

Meaning

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

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

等级制度

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企业等级制度决定了谁作出最终决定。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑

Meaning

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

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

先进的作物具有有益的属性。

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 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

这些事件按时间顺序列出。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲线; 转弯

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

当司机接近山路中的急转弯时，他减慢了速度。

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛发

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

猫的毛发触感柔软而温暖。

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 /kæf/

Calf

小牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

小牛靠近它的母亲。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。

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 /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

坚持

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

他的坚持最终得到了回报，当他得到了那份工作。

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 ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。

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 /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。

B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

移动安全

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

强大的移动安全保护个人信息。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不当行为

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

老师因学生的不当行为而惩罚了他。

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 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

恢复

Meaning

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

Example

The system will revert to its original settings after the update.

系统将在更新后恢复到原始设置。

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

专心的; 警觉的; 留心的

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

专心的学生仔细地听了老师说的每一个字。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

使明亮

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

几句善意的话可以让人的一天变得明亮。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

辩解

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

对这种粗鲁行为没有辩解。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

增强的策略改善了结果。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

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 verb /həˈræs/

harass

骚扰

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

员工抱怨他们的老板骚扰了他们

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 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 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。