B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

复杂性

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

问题的复杂性要求一支专家团队。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

离奇

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

他讲了一个离奇的故事，没有人能相信。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

短途旅行

Meaning

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

Example

They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

他们上周末在海滩上度过了一个美好的短途旅行。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

海绵吸收了所有的水。

B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保修期

Meaning

A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.

Example

The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.

这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。

B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

保镖

Meaning

a person employed to protect someone from harm

Example

The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.

那位名人带着她的保镖到达了。

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 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

幸福

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福感。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

发票

Meaning

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

Example

The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.

公司发送了上周交付的办公用品的发票。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

顽皮的, 活泼的

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

小狗很顽皮，在花园里跑来跑去。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

我们必须在干旱季节节约水。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

随意的

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

老师的随意评分让许多学生感到不满。

B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

试用期

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

他被安排了六个月的试用期。

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 ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒的; 有害的或令人不悦的

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

工厂将有毒化学品排放到河里。

B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生

Meaning

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Example

She is an undergraduate studying computer science.

她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

假设

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

他关于天气的假设被证明是错误的。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

铜是良好的电力导体。

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 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府对食品安全进行监管。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

演变的

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育在社会规范的演变中发挥着作用。

B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

选择

Meaning

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

Example

Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.

许多学生选择出国留学以获得更好的机会。

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

皱眉

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

她听到坏消息时皱起了眉头。

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

委员会由五个成员组成。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。

B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不公正

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.

Example

The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.

故事描绘了普通人面临的不公正。

B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解开

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

她解开绳子来释放船只。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

迟缓; 无力; 不活跃

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

那台旧电脑运行了几个小时后变得迟缓。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 寻求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

他将一生奉献给了追求幸福。

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 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鲜半岛位于东亚。

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

只有一小部分人口在当地选举中投票。

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 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

相似

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

这两个姐妹之间有着强烈的相似性。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

管理支出对于制定预算至关重要。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

科学家们正在计划在下一个十年进行载人火星任务。

B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛

Meaning

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Example

The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.

气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

请在周五之前提交您的作业。

B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

被子

Meaning

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

Example

Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.

祖母为我的床做了一个美丽的被子，上面有五彩斑斓的补丁。

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技术员

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

技术员在一个小时内修好了电脑。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

远征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

登山远征需要数月的精心规划和准备。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

雷达

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

雷达探测到一架未知的飞机接近基地。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。

B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

传说; 神话

Meaning

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

亚瑟王的传奇激发了许多书籍。

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 /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

数据的限制影响政策决策。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

他为商务会议穿得很聪明。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

衡量

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

她以冷静和衡量的语气说话。

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 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

顺畅地; 没有问题

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

汽车在新高速公路上顺畅行驶。

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 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

可怕的

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

登山者面临着山中可怕的天气条件。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。

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 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 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

Example

The company was accused of exploiting child labor.

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 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。

B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

提名

Meaning

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

Example

Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.

她的奖项提名让大家都感到惊讶。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

母狮

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

那只凶猛的母狮保护着她的小狮子免受危险。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

功能性

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子的设计简单，但非常实用。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

上瘾

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

他对视频游戏的上瘾影响了他的学习。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

暮光

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

我们在暮光下沿着海滩散步。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。

B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

草药的

Meaning

Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

Example

Herbal remedies were widely used here.

这里广泛使用草药疗法。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

裸体

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

艺术家画了一位裸体模特。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

他向老师承认了自己的错误。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。

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 /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

配件；协助犯罪的人

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

她为她的新手机买了一些时尚配件。

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 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知识分子反对霸权。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天气报告每小时更新一次。

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 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸汽船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

老蒸汽船慢慢地渡过了河。

B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

悲伤

Meaning

To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.

Example

She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.

她继续为失去最好的朋友而悲伤。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

他来自社区一个体面的家庭。

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。

B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇气

Meaning

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

Example

He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.

他有勇气捍卫自己的信念。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。

B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

手枪

Meaning

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

Example

The officer drew his pistol from the holster.

警察从枪套中拔出了手枪。

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。

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。