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B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保修期
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
她有天主教的音乐口味，从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

巫师
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
那位巫师展示了惊人的魔术。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

转录本
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
教授要求提供会议的转录本。
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主要
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
这个城市的人口主要是年轻人。
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
现代方法确保无痛治疗。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。
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 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

未婚妻
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
约翰为他的未婚妻买了一枚漂亮的订婚戒指。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
她在大学学习生物科学。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

鄙视
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
她鄙视所有形式的不诚实。
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

无能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
他解决问题的无能导致了项目的延误。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

可忍受的; 可接受的，但不理想
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
下午的热量几乎是可以忍受的。
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 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
增强的策略改善了结果。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

独奏
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
她决定在才艺表演中做独舞表演。
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

暴露
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
长时间暴露在阳光下会损害皮肤。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

协议
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
安全团队在活动期间遵循了严格的协议。
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手动
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
这是一个手动过程，需要仔细关注。
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

提交文件; 整理文件
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
律师处理了所有法院文件的提交。
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

治理
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
有效的治理确保可持续发展。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

蚱蜢
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不公正
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
故事描绘了普通人面临的不公正。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

捏
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
她在汤里放了一点盐。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家谱显示所有祖先的名字。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
她承认了她的错误并道歉。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
我的脚底有个水泡。
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

愤怒
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
她听到消息后在愤怒中大喊。
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

突袭
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
警方突袭非法赌博屋。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

灯笼
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
我们在露营时带着灯笼。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

编织
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
她在去学校之前编了头发。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不适当
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
在图书馆大声说话是不适当的。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

招聘
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
招聘增强了劳动力。
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

昏暗; 光线微弱; 微弱
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
房间昏暗，只有一只小蜡烛提供光线。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

玻璃器具
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
婚礼注册包括精美的玻璃器具。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

改进
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
厨师将食谱完善到完美。
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技术的
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
技术进步使未来的项目成为可能。
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
我与我的老朋友定期通信。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解说员
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
解说员详细描述了足球比赛。
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
房间被占用，请在外面等候。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

强加
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品征收了新税。
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

温室
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
农民们建造了一个大温室，用来在冬天种植番茄。
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
我们必须保护我们的自然环境。
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
仓库提供了大量的存储空间。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

仅仅
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
她仅仅是在尝试帮助。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学废料污染水体。
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 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 善于处理人际关系
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
她给出了外交的回答，以避免冒犯任何人。
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻觉
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
魔术师创造了一个壮观的幻觉，使得大象看起来像消失了一样。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
她对新计划持怀疑态度。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
他无法抵抗诱惑。
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

爆发
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
城市中爆发了流感。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

躯干
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

忏悔
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
嫌疑人向警方做出了完整的忏悔。
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 /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

大纲; 轮廓; 摘要
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
老师提供了课程大纲。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬礼
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
成千上万的人参加了葬礼，向亲爱的老师致敬。
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化妆品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
她为她的皮肤买了一种新的化妆品。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

嵌入
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
记者与军事单位嵌入。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆; 勇气
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。
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 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

锻造，伪造
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
铁匠从铁中锻造出一把坚固的剑。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。
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 /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

据报道
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
公司 reportedly 已同意新的条款。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
餐前小吃是一份新鲜的沙拉。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

宽容
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
她有宽容的天性，几乎不记仇。
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
活动协调员完美地管理了一切。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

美人鱼
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
小女孩喜欢关于美人鱼在海底生活的故事。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平地
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
他被委员会不公平地对待。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。
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 /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
他是软件行业的老兵。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

无效的; 不起作用的
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
会议是无效的，浪费了大家的时间。