B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。

B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

技术的进展推动了创新。

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 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

多任务处理

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

多任务处理降低了效率。

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 /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时松了口气。

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆盖; 空; 最少

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

房间的光秃秃的墙壁需要一些装饰。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

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/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

百里香

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

她撒上百里香在烤鸡上。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳跃

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫跳上了桌子。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

可忍受的; 容忍的; 不太不愉快或痛苦

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

服药后，疼痛变得可以忍受。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完美

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

这幅画很美，尽管它不完美。

B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子

Meaning

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。

B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

支柱

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

古老的庙宇由巨大的石柱支撑。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

他在山中过着孤独的生活。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博

Meaning

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

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

粗俗; 粗鲁; 不文雅;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

他的粗俗语言冒犯了晚宴上的所有人。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

他解出了方程，找到了x的值。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

起飞

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，飞机的起飞被延迟了。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

正念

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

正念练习可以改善专注力和情感平衡。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。

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 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

激活

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

她按下按钮以激活机器。

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

自我; 自尊

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

他的自大使他无法接受他人的批评。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

战术

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

团队改变了他们的战术以赢得比赛。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

她拥抱了母性的快乐和挑战。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。

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 /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

法院判定他偷窃有罪。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失败; 缺点; 弱点

Meaning

a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault

Example

His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.

他唯一的失败是他在会议中说得太多。

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

宝石

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

这条古董项链上镶嵌着一颗稀有的蓝宝石宝石，四周环绕着钻石。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

不常见

Meaning

rare, unusual, or remarkable

Example

It is uncommon to see snow in this region.

在这个地区看到雪是不常见的。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

工业革命

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

工业革命标志着生产过程的变革。

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

作为一个悲观主义者，他总是预期最坏的结果。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

放逐

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

国王将叛徒赶出了王国。

B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛

Meaning

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

Example

We lit a wax candle during the power outage.

在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

胆固醇

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高胆固醇可能增加患心脏病的风险。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

辐射

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太阳的辐射没有保护可能是有害的。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

清新

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

在炎热的日子之后，凉爽的微风让人感觉清新。

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 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

Considerably

显著地；相当大地

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

过去一年价格显著上涨。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

这部电影的动画非常细致。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

无意识

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

事故后，他昏迷了几个小时。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

合同的终止导致了财务损失。

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

观察

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

对遥远星系的观察提供了新的见解。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

全球合作

Meaning

Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.

Example

Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.

全球合作对于应对气候变化至关重要。

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 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

西雅图位于美国的西北部。

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 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

结构性

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

桥梁的结构完整性在暴风雨后经过测试。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

客户重视我们服务的可靠性。

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

时事通讯

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

公司每周向员工发送时事通讯。

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚荣; 徒劳

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

她在镜子前花了好几个小时，非常虚荣。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

工作机会取决于通过背景调查。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府规则确保公平的商业实践。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝脏

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝脏在清除体内毒素中起着至关重要的作用。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

告别

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

公司为即将退休的经理举办了告别派对。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

从可实现的步骤开始，以保持动力。

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

简单; 清晰

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

设计的美丽在于它的简单性。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

短途旅行；旅游

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校为所有学生组织了去科学博物馆的短途旅行。

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

山水的纯净令人赞叹。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松

Meaning

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

Example

She completed the marathon in under four hours.

她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

在山中发现了一只恐龙化石。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

点头

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

她点头表示同意该提议。

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 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

Example

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。

B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

和谐的, 协调的, 一致的

Meaning

Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

Example

A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.

和谐的工作环境提高了生产力。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

漫游

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生动物在森林中自由漫游。

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。

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 /ʃɪt/

shit

屎

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。

B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

此外

Meaning

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

Example

The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.

这个计划很简单，此外，它也很实惠。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望远镜能够探测外星信号。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

问责制

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

问责制是保持任何系统中的信任的关键。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

成就

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学毕业对他来说是一个重大的成就。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性

Meaning

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

Example

An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.

木材的一个重要属性是它的灵活性。

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

发光

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

灯笼在黑暗中发光。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

他在争执中背部被刺伤。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

同情

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

她通过为无家可归的孩子提供食物和住所，表现出极大的同情。

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然且出乎意料; 毫无预警

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会议在电力中断时突然结束。

B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

原创性

Meaning

the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

Example

The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.

艺术家的作品展示了极大的原创性和创造力。