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 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

通风

Meaning

The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.

Example

Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.

良好的通风对于保持空气质量至关重要。

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

干扰

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

消除干扰以提高生产力。

B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

有界的 / 受限的

Meaning

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

Example

The dog bounded across the field with joy.

狗带着快乐跳过了田野。

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

实施

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

实施教育政策对进步至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

恐怖; 强烈的恐惧感; 厌恶

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

幸存者描述了地震的恐怖，地震摧毁了他们整个村庄。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

他们与供应商之间有着长期的合作关系。

B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

公司同意了一份合同，通过它将支付罚款。

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 /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

心理集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

冥想提高心理集中和认知表现。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的；真实的；有形的；具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

轻拍

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

他敲了敲门，引起她的注意。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

腰果

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

腋下

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

他在腋下涂了除臭剂。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依赖

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

他对技术的依赖令人担忧。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

热带

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

亚马逊雨林是许多热带物种的家园。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

萝卜

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

我们在菜园里种了萝卜。

B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

会议推迟到下周。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。

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 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

修女在当地的天主教学校授课。

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

这座城市在地震后重新建设。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

药物

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医生为他的头痛开了药物。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

系紧

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

请在飞机起飞前系好安全带。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

护士将为所有病人接种疫苗。

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

电车

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

电车每十五分钟通过市中心。

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 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

震动

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

电话开始在桌子上震动。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

颤抖

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地面在地震中开始颤抖。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

股份, 风险

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

他在新公司拥有重大股份。

B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

河马

Meaning

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

Example

The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.

河马将大部分时间都花在水中。

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 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

包裹; 捆

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

邮递员把一包信送到了我们的家。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

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 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

发簪

Meaning

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

Example

She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.

她用几根发簪固定住她的优雅盘发。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

噪音一旦孩子们进去了就停止了。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

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 /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法机构通过了新的税法。

B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

领土

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example

The king expanded his territory.

国王扩展了他的领土。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

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 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

充足的；足够的；丰富的

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

我们有足够的时间在最后期限前完成项目。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

喧闹地

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

孩子们在操场上喧闹地玩耍。

B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

租约

Meaning

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Example

The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.

租赁协议已签署为期两年。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。

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 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

纪念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

纪念碑应该纪念他的贡献。

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内在力量

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

社区服务促进了个人的内在力量。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。

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 /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

主持人

Meaning

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Example

The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.

主持人让每位小组成员分享他们的观点。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。

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 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

谋杀

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

电影描绘了村民的残忍谋杀。

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

文章有政治倾向。

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

臭名昭著

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

该地区因其高犯罪率而臭名昭著。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。

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 noun /θret/

Threat

威胁

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

暴风雨对沿海地区构成严重威胁。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

短处

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度性短处对学生行为产生了负面影响。

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

适当的保存延长了机器的使用寿命。

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使馆

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

他在达卡的法国大使馆工作。

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 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

重新组织

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

经理决定重新组织团队结构。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 摘要

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

艺术家以其抽象画作而闻名。

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 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

谴责

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

领导人在他的演讲中谴责了腐败。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

非常小

Meaning

very small in size; tiny

Example

She gave me a wee smile before leaving.

她在离开之前给了我一个小小的微笑。

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿

Meaning

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

Example

The orphan was adopted by a loving family.

孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

薰衣草

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

薰衣草田充满了甜美而宁静的香气。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

玻璃器具

Meaning

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

Example

The wedding registry included fine glassware.

婚礼注册包括精美的玻璃器具。

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 /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

值得

Meaning

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

Example

Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.

在收容所做志愿者是一段值得的经历。

B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的

Meaning

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

Example

The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

这个节日庆祝了城市中各种民族的社区。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

有缺陷的

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

设备停止工作，因为它有缺陷。

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 /ˈflætər/

flatter

为了获得好处而过分或虚伪地赞扬

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

他试图讨好他的老板以获得晋升。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

她把蛋糕切成大块。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

巫师

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

那位巫师展示了惊人的魔术。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

对抗

Meaning

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition

Example

The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.

两位领导人之间的对抗以没有任何协议结束。

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

燕麦粥

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

她每天早晨吃一碗燕麦粥当早餐。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。