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B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

严重的
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
如果没有行动,气候变化的影响将变得严重。
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

喇叭
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
士兵吹响了喇叭,向部队发出信号。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

光荣的
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
她以一位光荣的领导者而闻名,总是信守承诺。
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

圈,环
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
绳子在包裹周围形成了一个整齐的环。
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 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

可避免的
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
如果有适当的计划,大部分损失是可以避免的。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提议的变更将改善系统。
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 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 滥用;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
滥用权力导致了他的辞职。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
老师让我们计算圆的周长。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

奉献
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
他的奉献为印度科学奠定了基础。
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

繁殖, 再生产
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
课本中包含了人类繁殖的详细图表。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
由于通货膨胀,人们的购买力下降了。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

面部护理
Meaning
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
Example
She booked a facial at the spa.
她在水疗中心预订了一个面部护理。
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 noun /dæm/

Dam

大坝; 水库;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
巨大的大坝为该地区提供电力,并控制洪水。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
我们在山区露营时,享受着星光灿烂的夜空。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
他在事故中断了一根肋骨。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施,供舒适生活使用。
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

整合
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
新系统整合来自多个来源的数据。
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 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
这座城市对我来说很陌生,因为我以前从未去过那里。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

怨恨
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
她开始对老板的不断批评感到愤恨。
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最终的
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
最终结果比预期的更好。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

进步
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学进步促进全球创新。
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 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 /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; 罗马神话中的主神
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
朱庇特因其巨大的体积和独特的红斑而闻名。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
她决定在大学主修人类学。
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

猩猩
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
猩猩优雅地穿越森林的树冠。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

可信
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
他是一个值得信赖的朋友,总是遵守诺言。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
简短的介绍先于每一章。
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

撕裂
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
他不小心在篱笆上撕破了衬衫。
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
冰开始在阳光下融化。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
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 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

团结
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
人们之间的团结带来了胜利。
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
该项目现在处于最后阶段。
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

无情的竞争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
为了权力的无情竞争导致了社会问题。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。
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 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗?
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 /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
这架喷气机平稳起飞,迅速达到了巡航高度。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸汽
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
水蒸气在雨后从热的路面上升。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

抢劫
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
警方正在调查当地商店的抢劫事件。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

赠送的;赞美的;作为礼节免费提供
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供免费的早餐。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不确定地
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
她不确定地看着复杂的说明。
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

胜利的
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
胜利的队伍以巨大的喜悦庆祝他们的冠军胜利。
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
公司的利润稳定增长。
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

种族的
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
种族平等是许多社会中的一个重要问题。
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

定睛凝视;专注地看着某个方向
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
她穿过拥挤的房间与他那凝视的眼神相遇,感到心跳停了一下。
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神经; 勇气
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
她鼓起勇气在大观众面前发言。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的;怀疑的
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察发现他的行为非常可疑。
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

昏迷; 无意识
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
病人在手术后昏迷了几个小时。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
引擎是汽车最重要的组件。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批评
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
教授要求学生批评彼此的论文。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

可达的
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
博物馆可以通过公共交通轻松到达。
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

断言
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
她决定在会议上主张她的权威。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建造
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
他们计划在河上建一座新桥。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
我的护照将在下个月到期。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面对面的战斗
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
战士们与敌人进行了面对面的战斗。
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 /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

营养
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
良好的营养对健康生活至关重要。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

满是灰尘的
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
多年无人打理后,这个旧书架满是灰尘。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

非法; 不合法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
法院宣布搜索是非法的。
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

松了一口气
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后,她感到松了一口气。
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升,抬高,升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
良好的领导能够提升团队表现。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
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 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

冰川
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
冰川由于气候变化正在慢慢融化。
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 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
公司每年举行一次全体会议。
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

模块
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
机器学习的模块很难,但很有信息量。
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

旧布;用来清洁的破旧衣物
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
她用一块旧布擦拭了满是灰尘的桌子。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚荣
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
她的虚荣让她花了好几个小时在镜子前看自己。
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 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指挥 / 导电材料
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
指挥挥动他的指挥棒开始了乐团的演奏。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

强盗
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
经过警方的快速追捕,强盗被抓住了。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
她是一个有文化的女人,喜欢艺术和文学。
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生产力
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改进的灌溉提高了生产力。
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

统计
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
统计数据显示,去年用户数量有所增加。
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
老师不得不介入,阻止学生之间的打架。
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

律师
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
她聘请了一位律师来代表她出庭。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
请在入口处出示你的身份证件。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

执法
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
警察负责执法。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

授权
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
经理明天将授权付款。
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
这间新公寓明亮且通风。
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

人力车
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
我们乘坐人力车前往繁忙的市场。
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 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

沉浸式
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
虚拟现实创造了一个沉浸式学习环境。
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 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

消除
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
消除浪费时间的习惯。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
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 /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自传
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
她发布了一本关于她成功之路的自传。