B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

签名

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

请在文件底部签名。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

信息的保持对学术成功至关重要。

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 /naɪˈiːv/

naive

天真

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

她天真地相信了骗子的故事。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

他的讽刺经常让人发笑，但有时也会冒犯他们。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海军的

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

该国在海军防御方面进行了大量投资。

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 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破产

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

公司在多年糟糕的财务管理后破产了。

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

派遣

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

公司向洪水受害者派遣了援助。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制 / 控制

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府采取了措施来遏制通货膨胀。

B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

骑士拔出了剑来保护城堡。

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 /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

适应性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

适应不断变化的环境在商业中至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

布局

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

设计师为网站展示了一个全新的布局，这使得它更具用户友好性。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。

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 /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。

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 /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美，肉质非常嫩。

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

可以说

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

她可以说是队里最有天赋的球员。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越的才能推动创新。

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

让年轻人参与教育至关重要。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

擦除

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

使用橡皮擦来擦掉铅笔痕迹。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

执行

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警方负责执行法律。

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 ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。

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, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

违约

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

公司在贷款支付方面违约。

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

大腿

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

他在跑了一个小时后感到右大腿疼痛。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。

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 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

难以辨认的

Meaning

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.

医生的字迹完全难以辨认。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。

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 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

她在事故中打破了下巴。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

毫无疑问

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

他毫无疑问是队里最好的球员。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

臉紅 / 用水沖洗

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

她因為羞愧而臉紅，當她意識到她的錯誤時。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

雨燕在桥下筑巢。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鸽子是和平与自由的象征。

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学家发现的结果令人困惑。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭坛

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎和新娘在仪式中站在祭坛前。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不受欢迎的; 不想要的; 不邀请的

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

不受欢迎的消息破坏了他们的度假计划。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。

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 /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医生进行了临床检查。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆炸震动了整个社区。

B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

鄙视

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Example

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

她鄙视所有形式的不诚实。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

特质

Meaning

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

Example

Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

耐心是与儿童一起工作的重要特质。

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 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目标导向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目标导向是成功的关键。

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

塑料的使用增加要求更好的废物管理。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排放的消除是优先事项。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表团提出了他们国家的议程。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。

B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

机智

Meaning

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

她有敏锐的智慧和快速的幽默感。

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 /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形

Meaning

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example

The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.

士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

游行; 队列;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

婚礼游行缓慢地走向教堂。

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混乱的; 无秩序的

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

情况在公告后变得混乱。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

抓破皮疹只会加重病情。

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

主导的; 有影响力的; 最重要的

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

主导的球员控制了整场篮球比赛。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

音乐家、乐队或艺人的现场表演；也指临时工作

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晚乐队在当地俱乐部有一个吉格演出。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的

Meaning

relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms

Example

She is studying biological sciences at university.

她在大学学习生物科学。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

习惯

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

他花了一些时间来适应新的环境。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

吸烟可能会对你的肺造成严重损害。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

撤离

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火警响后，居民们被命令撤离大楼。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可靠的

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

她在整个职业生涯中始终忠诚于自己的原则。

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 /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

显著

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

她对这个项目做出了显著的贡献。

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 /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 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

老建筑在地震后倒塌了。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

他被丢在沙漠里饿死。

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

她在大学里学习植物学。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

他收到了他申请的承认。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

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 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

稀有的状态; 不常见或稀缺的东西

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

古董花瓶是一种稀有物品，价值数千美元。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口

Meaning

a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed

Example

Art is a great outlet for emotions.

艺术是情感的一个极好的出口。

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

巡护员

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公园巡护员带领游客走过森林小道。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中子电中性。

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 /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。

B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要目标

Meaning

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Example

The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.

该活动的主要目标是推广回收。

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 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

彻底的, 详尽的

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

报告很彻底且做了充分的研究。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

提升

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的

Meaning

belonging to the same time period; modern

Example

She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.

她喜欢现代艺术展览。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

不合作的

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

证人不合作，拒绝回答问题。

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 /ɡeɪ/

gay

同志

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

他在大学期间公开了自己是同志。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。

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 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 /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

当你的申请被批准时，你会收到通知。

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

在旁边; 与…一起;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

她与朋友一起走过公园。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

令人不快地

Meaning

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

Example

The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.

下午房间里热得令人不快。