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B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
他向神父忏悔了他的罪。
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 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

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

Motherland

祖国; 祖国
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
她对比赛的结果漠不关心。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

坟墓
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
每周日,家人都会去探访他们心爱的祖父的坟墓。
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

挠痒
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛触碰到你的皮肤时会发痒。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
农民用骡子搬运重物。
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
系统配置需要调整以提高性能。
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
变革性项目重新定义了进步。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
经过多年的冲突,他们决定离婚。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
她搅拌汤,以确保它不会烧焦。
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥泞的
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
孩子们玩耍后,穿着泥泞的鞋子回来了。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信徒
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
她坚信努力工作和诚实。
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
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 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

赋权
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
赋权举措提升信心。
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
该地区严重缺水。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

无忧无虑; 轻松愉快;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
她过着无忧无虑的生活,环游世界没有任何担忧。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干扰
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
由于附近电子设备的干扰,无线电信号受到了干扰。
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

皱纹
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
她注意到她眼睛周围有几条皱纹。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的;可控制的
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
工作负载是可管理的,如果我们正确规划。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

房东
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
房东同意在冬天到来之前修理坏掉的暖气系统。
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 /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
在对系统进行任何修改之前,你需要事先获得批准。
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

乘法
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
乘法是小学数学中的基本运算之一。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
框架定义了系统的基础。
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 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
他迅速在军队中晋升。
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

美洲豹
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
美洲豹爬上了树,在阴凉处休息。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

在空中静止,不向前或后移动
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
直升机悬停在城市上空。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

充分
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
她足够努力地学习,才能通过考试。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

工作与生活平衡
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
实现工作与生活的平衡可以减轻压力并提高生产力。
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
猫舔干净了它的爪子。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

虚拟的
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
虚拟会议使来自不同国家的参与者能够进行合作。
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

渡船
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
我们坐渡船过河。
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

升级
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
老龄化人口正在以惊人的速度升级。
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
保持负责有助于减少延迟。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
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 /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

标准
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
候选人根据严格的标准进行评估。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
他是犹太人,继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。
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 /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 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

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

business success

商业成功
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
创新推动商业成功。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

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 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。
B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

具有突然的交替向左和向右转的路径或线条;急转弯的图案
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
这条路在山上呈锯齿形曲线。
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有机的
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有机农业改善土壤健康并减少污染。
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
该政策仍然存在争议。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
暴风雨过后,村庄看起来完全荒废了。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包裹
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
她在外出前穿上一件温暖的外套。
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

从根本上
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
这两个理论从根本上不同。
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 /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

推翻 / 取消裁决
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
法院决定推翻先前的裁决。
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

咨询
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
咨询是必要的。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
他们决定分别前往会议。
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 /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
你每年需要支付你的保险费。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
飞行员获得了着陆许可。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

智慧; 知识; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年龄带来智慧和经验。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

展开或打开
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
她小心地展开了信件。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
因为急于赶上火车,他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空的; 中空的;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
空心树干为小动物提供了庇护。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

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

dilemma

困境, 难题
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
她在工作中面临道德困境。
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 /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件,我需要删除它们。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

三角洲
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
尼罗河三角洲是埃及最肥沃的地区之一。
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

极其搞笑或情绪失控
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
这位喜剧演员的笑话简直太搞笑了。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。
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 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
她有美丽的自然卷发,完美地框住了她的脸。
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

河马
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
河马将大部分时间都花在水中。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
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 /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。
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 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。
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 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舍; 兵营; 军事住房
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
士兵们在训练后返回了他们的宿舍。
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

恢复
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
他在生病后恢复了力量。