B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

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

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 noun /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 /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。

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 /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。

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 /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

复苏

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

急救员成功让昏迷的男子复苏。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。

B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

发明家

Meaning

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

Example

The inventor patented her new medical device.

这位发明家为她的新医疗设备申请了专利。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

削弱

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

持续的批评可能会削弱孩子的自信心。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

实施

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

政策的正确实施至关重要。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

提取

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

牙医不得不提取受损的牙齿。

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 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

文物

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

博物馆展示了来自埃及的古代文物。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府通过了新的立法来保护环境。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

写日记

Meaning

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

Example

Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.

日记写作有助于整理思绪并减少压力。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

图形的; 可视的; 生动的;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

图形设计色彩丰富且引人注目。

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 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

推

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

他把箱子推到角落里。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

吃草

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

奶牛们在草地上安静地吃草。

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

小萝卜

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

农民从花园里收获了新鲜的小萝卜。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

结果; 后果;

Meaning

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

Example

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

选举的结果让所有人感到惊讶。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休息

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

孩子们在休息期间在外面玩耍。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

门廊

Meaning

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

Example

We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

我们坐在门廊上，享受晚风。

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 /buːθ/

booth

电话亭

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

他进入了投票亭，准备投票。

B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

蜥蜴

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

一只小蜥蜴跑过了花园的墙壁。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

骚扰

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

公司对职场骚扰有严格的政策。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

结果是显而易见的。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。

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 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。

B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

导师

Meaning

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

Example

She acted as a mentor for the new employees.

她担任新员工的导师。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

导弹

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

军队向敌军基地发射了一枚导弹。

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

狗对陌生人大叫。

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

故意做的

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

他的故意行为表现出极大的关心和深思熟虑。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

纵容

Meaning

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

Example

He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

他在晚餐后沉浸在一块巧克力蛋糕中。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

将卡片插入插槽以打开门。

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。

B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

引人入胜的学习体验

Meaning

Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.

Example

Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.

数字工具创造引人入胜的学习体验。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。

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 /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 /braʊ/

brow

额头

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

她擦去了额头上的汗水。

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

侵略

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

他突然的侵略行为让会议中的每个人都感到震惊。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

牙科的

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

她每六个月进行一次牙科检查。

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 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

事先; 提前; 以前

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

我们事先准备好了所有的东西。

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 /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

震动；推撞；傻人

Meaning

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

火车的突然震动使乘客暂时失去了平衡。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

白胡椒

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

她把白胡椒加入奶油汤中，给它增添了温和的辛辣味。

B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

较小

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

Example

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

他在做决定时选择了较小的恶。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

数字排毒

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

数字排毒有助于减轻手部疲劳。

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

本周气温在15到30度之间波动。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

专门

Meaning

only; not shared with others

Example

This service is available exclusively to premium members.

此服务仅限于高级会员。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。

B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

污染物

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

污染物会导致环境退化。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

强大的免疫力可以防止感染。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系

Meaning

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Example

Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.

遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。

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 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

剂量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

绿叶蔬菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

吃绿色蔬菜对健康很重要。

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前; 从前

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

这座建筑以前是学校，但现在是一个社区中心。

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 ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水平

Meaning

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

高生活水平提高了满意度。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

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 /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

缺点; 不利因素; 问题

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

住在城市的主要缺点是高昂的住房成本。

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

蔑视

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

他忽视了警告标志并继续开车。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

文胸

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

她买了一件舒适的文胸用于日常穿着。

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 /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 noun plɒt

plot

情节

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

'双城记'的情节紧张且引人入胜。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

士兵在任务中携带着步枪。

B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇怪的; 异常的; 稀有的

Meaning

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

Example

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

她有一种奇怪的说话方式。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

传输, 发送

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

通过互联网传输数据非常快。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

这个犯罪是在白天犯下的。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

现代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

工业的现代化减少了污染。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

工人在罢工期间表现出团结。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

垫子

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

请在进入前擦干净脚上的垫子。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新的教育体系具有高度变革性。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

令人不安

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

关于事故的新闻令人深感不安。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

环境退化

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

环境退化威胁到生物多样性。

B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船

Meaning

A ship or large boat.

Example

The vessel carried critical supplies.

船只运输了重要物资。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

米特里克

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

公司通过使用清晰的绩效指标来追踪成功。