B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

他画了一个快速的风景素描。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越

Meaning

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

Example

The school is known for its academic excellence.

这所学校因其学术卓越而闻名。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

体面

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

她有体面，立即为她的错误道歉。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥力

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壤的肥力对农业至关重要。

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

战士; 勇敢或经验丰富的战斗者

Meaning

a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter

Example

The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.

勇敢的战士保护了他的村庄免受入侵者的侵害。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

缺乏

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

他的报告缺少细节。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

随便地; 放松且非正式的方式

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

他随便提到他要走了。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

占主导地位

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

这幅画中的主要颜色是蓝色。

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 /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单

Meaning

A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.

Example

His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.

他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

警报器

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警车经过时，警报器发出尖锐的声音。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

因此

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

他没有学习，因此他没通过考试。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

我假设她已经去参加会议了。

B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力

Meaning

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

Example

The glamor of city life attracts many young people.

城市生活的魅力吸引了许多年轻人。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

值得钦佩的

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

她帮助他人的奉献精神真是令人钦佩。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。

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 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

善良的

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

她作为一位善良的老师而闻名，总是帮助她的学生。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

误解

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

争论是由一个简单的误解引起的。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺骗

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔术师的欺骗让观众对看似不可能的魔法惊讶不已。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

震惊的

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

她被魔术师不可思议的把戏震惊了。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

想家; 离家的悲伤

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

在国外学习三个月后，玛丽亚越来越想念她的家人。

B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修补

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

Example

She learned to mend her torn dress.

她学会了修补她撕破的裙子。

B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

脆弱性

Meaning

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Example

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

解决脆弱性对于稳定性至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

哀悼

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家人为他们的祖母哀悼。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

管理费用

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

公司减少了管理费用以增加利润。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味道

Meaning

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example

This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.

这款冰淇淋有美味的芒果味。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

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 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

公司有严格的着装要求，所有员工都必须遵守。

B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

驯服的; 温顺的; 容易控制的

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

驯服的狮子在马戏团表演杂技。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

诚实且道德正确；垂直或挺立的姿势

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

她以诚实和正直的商业女性而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

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 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一夜之间; 突然; 非常快速

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

这座城市一夜之间发生了变化。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

律师引用相关案例法。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

司机加速超车。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

重建

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村民们一起努力，在洪水后重建了桥梁。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

必须立即解决气候危机。

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保护涂层可以防止生锈。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

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 /speɪd/

Spade

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

园丁用铲子挖洞种花。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

核能

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

该国正在开发核能。

B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

威胁的; 恐吓的

Meaning

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

Example

The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，黑暗的云看起来威胁重重。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。

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 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜牧业

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

畜牧业在食品安全中发挥着至关重要的作用。

B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖

Meaning

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

Example

Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.

用擀面杖把面团擀平。

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

严重地

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

患者在事故中受了重伤。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

汽车在红灯前保持静止。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折断

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

绳子在重压下断裂。

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 ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

企业

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

奢侈的太空投资吸引了富有的客户。

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 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

间接地

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

该政策间接地影响了小企业。

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 /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前所未有

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学上的前所未有的进展改变了人类的生活。

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

胶囊。一个小的可溶解的明胶外壳，内含药物剂量，整个吞下。

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

胶囊包含受控的环境。

B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

震动

Meaning

a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation

Example

The phone's vibration woke me up.

电话的震动把我吵醒了。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要的

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

孩子们可以在建设更好的社会中发挥重要作用。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

构词法

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

构词法有助于理解英语词汇。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

无尽的

Meaning

continuing forever; without end

Example

The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.

无尽的雨让这一天显得阴沉。

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

火焰

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

蜡烛的火焰在晚风中微微闪烁。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

祖先

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

她研究了家谱，了解她的祖先。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

伦理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

他有很强的工作伦理，总是能按时完成任务。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

他们彼此有相互尊重。

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 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

协调

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

我们需要协调我们的努力，以便按时完成项目。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

令人担忧

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

年轻人中的失业率令人担忧。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

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

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

殖民统治压制了当地的政府。

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

翻转

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

她把煎饼在锅里翻了个面。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空缺; 空位或职位

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

我们公司有一个软件工程师的空缺。

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

争吵; 争论

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

他们因为钱发生了争吵，停止了相互交谈。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

袋子

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

不礼貌地

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

尽管服务很好，他还是不礼貌地对服务员说话。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

行动主义

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

她的环保行动主义激励了许多年轻人采取行动。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

有德行的; 正直的; 道德上卓越的;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

她以其高尚的品格和诚实的行为而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

森林是濒危动物的庇护所。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

一个幸存下来的人，特别是指在其他人死去后仍然活着的人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

她是一名癌症幸存者，现在帮助其他病人。

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。

B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用

Meaning

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Example

The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.

词典解释了难词的正确用法。

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 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生物种正受到污染的威胁。