B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。

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 /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 verb /poʊk/

poke

戳

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

不要用手指戳我。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

可避免的

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

如果有适当的计划，大部分损失是可以避免的。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

耕种

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

农民在稻田里种植水稻。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

恶心的 / 粗俗的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Example

He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.

他觉得食物看起来恶心，但味道还不错。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解释

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

老师给出了她对这首诗的解释。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。

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 /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

复仇

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

她寻求复仇，针对那些背叛她信任的人。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

叙述的; 描述性的; 讲述故事的

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

这本小说的叙述结构相当复杂。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

电影制作人

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

他是业内著名的电影制作人。

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

庆祝

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

这一天每年庆祝，以提高意识。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

蟒蛇

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

蟒蛇紧紧缠绕着它的猎物。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Example

The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

荷尔蒙

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

胰岛素是一种控制血糖水平的荷尔蒙。

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 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

谨慎

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

她以极大的谨慎处理了这一情况。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

讽刺的，讽刺性的

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防站着火了，真讽刺。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

她跳进了游泳池。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

贫困的; 需要帮助的; 缺乏基本生活必需品的

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

慈善在冬季帮助贫困家庭。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。

B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

鸵鸟

Meaning

a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck

Example

The ostrich is the world's largest bird.

鸵鸟是世界上最大的鸟。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

商店出售各种各样的糖果。

B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

排气 / 允许空气或气体流动的开口

Meaning

to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass

Example

She vented her frustration after the long meeting.

她在长时间的会议后发泄了她的沮丧情绪。

B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

贪婪

Meaning

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Example

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。

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 /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

动画的

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

这部动画电影受到儿童和成人的喜爱。

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周围环境

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

她迅速适应了她的新环境。

B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民

Meaning

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.

今年这座城市接纳了许多新的移民。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

她每天骑滑板车去上班。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年的经济前景是积极的。

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 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。

B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

她的专业是儿科医学。

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

强壮

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

强大的基础设施确保可靠的通信。

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

检测

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

安全系统可以检测到建筑物内的运动。

B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

打孔工具

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

木匠使用打孔工具在皮革上打孔。

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

她有惊人的语言能力。

B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

教育部宣布了新的学校政策。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

轻松；舒适

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

经过多年的练习，她弹钢琴时非常轻松。

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

水晶

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

她戴着一条闪闪发光的水晶项链。

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

临时协议将在下个月进行审查。

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 /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

崇拜

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

他们每个星期天都聚集在一起进行崇拜。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。

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 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失败; 缺点; 弱点

Meaning

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

Example

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

他唯一的失败是他在会议中说得太多。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

邪恶的

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

那座废弃的房子有着邪恶的氛围。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。

B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

实习生; 学徒

Meaning

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

Example

The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.

医学实习生工作了很长时间，以获得实践经验。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

在手术中使用高精度仪器。

B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

操作的

Meaning

In working order; ready for use.

Example

The space project will be operational by 2025.

太空项目将在2025年投入使用。

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 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

草药

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

罗勒是意大利料理中常用的草药。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

谨慎的

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

她对他们谈话的细节非常谨慎。

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 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

索引

Meaning

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

Example

An index organizes critical data.

索引组织重要数据。

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 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 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 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。

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 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

适度地

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

她适度地锻炼以保持健康。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。

B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角

Meaning

a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument

Example

The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.

犀牛用角来保护自己。

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 /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 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遗产

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

孟加拉国有着丰富的文化遗产。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

水牛

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

水牛在草地上安静地吃草。

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

手术后，病人感到剧烈的疼痛。

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 /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

请控制你的狗。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

志愿者经常与当地组织合作。

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 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 /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

座右铭

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

她的生活座右铭是'永不放弃。'

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

政府负责公民的福利。

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

子弹穿透了墙壁。

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 /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天气预报

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天气预报预测整个周末将有大雨。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水

Meaning

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

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

线索

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正义总会战胜不公正。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

宪法改革确保公平。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

回避困难的对话可能会在以后造成更大的问题。

B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

慢跑

Meaning

to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise

Example

She jogs every morning in the park.

她每天早上在公园里慢跑。

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

缺陷

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

钻石有一个几乎看不见的小缺陷。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

她保持花园非常整洁有序。

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

使用削皮器去除土豆皮。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。