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 /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

适当的阳光刺激植物生长。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

实施

Meaning

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

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

政策的正确实施至关重要。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

这个问题完全困扰了学生。

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

创伤的

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

想象

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

她在大演讲前尝试去想象自己的成功。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

可靠的

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

她是一位可靠的同事，总是按时完成任务。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

老师仔细地指示了学生。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比例

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

班级中男生和女生的比例是2:1。

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 noun /bluːz/

blues

蓝调

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

听蓝调音乐总是让他平静下来。

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

东北

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

暴风雨正朝东北方向移动。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

该区域已被疏散以保护平民。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

作为新生，她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

长期记忆

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

重复练习有助于将信息转移到长期记忆中。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

热的

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

她穿着一件热的夹克，在冬天保持温暖。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

柠檬的味道很酸。

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/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

吃草

Meaning

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

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

奶牛们在草地上安静地吃草。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

该修正案没有获得支持。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。

B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手

Meaning

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

Example

The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.

攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

培养

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

该计划旨在促进年轻学生的创造力。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府通过了新的立法来保护环境。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

微不足道

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

费用微不足道，以至于没有人注意到。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物对外部刺激作出反应。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

无花果

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

我们后院的无花果树每年夏天都能结出美味的果实。

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

他是一个外向的人，喜欢结识新朋友。

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 /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

种族的

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

种族平等是许多社会中的一个重要问题。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天气预测说明天会下雨。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反转

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

她迅速把车从车道上倒了出来。

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会计

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

她在一家大公司的会计部门工作。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行为不当

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

孩子们在学校集会上行为不当。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

奢华的

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住进了一家奢华的酒店。

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 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

移动安全

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

强大的移动安全保护个人信息。

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 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破坏性的, 使不稳定的

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林砍伐对野生动物有破坏性影响。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不容忍

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

领导人因对其他宗教的不容忍而受到批评。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪恶的; 恶行的;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪恶的女王对公主施下了一个咒语。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

令人沮丧的

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

教练的令人沮丧的话语影响了球队的士气。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

举止 / 姿态

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Example

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

她平静的姿态给房间里的每个人留下了深刻印象。

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

天鹅绒

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

皇家窗帘是用富有的红色天鹅绒做的。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告在法庭上表示无罪。

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。

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 /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

组织性的

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

他在改善公司的组织结构方面工作。

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

编制

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

她将研究数据编纂成一份详细报告。

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。

B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

她决定学习考古学，以了解古代文明。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

基督是基督教信仰的核心。

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想环境

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

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

本周气温在15到30度之间波动。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

slant

偏见观点

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

文章有政治倾向。

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

松了一口气

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

听到好消息后，她感到松了一口气。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

优雅的; 平滑的; 精致的; 具有优美的动作或举止

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

舞者优雅地移动。

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

她的表现有了显著的改善。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

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 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

环境退化

Meaning

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

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

环境退化威胁到生物多样性。

B2 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 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 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

宇宙似乎无限延伸。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平线

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太阳消失在地平线下。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

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

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

他拿起铲子清理车道上的雪。

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 /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

正念

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

正念练习可以改善专注力和情感平衡。

B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

违反; 违反规则

Meaning

the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

Example

The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.

该公司因违反环境法规而被罚款。

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降的

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

河流沿着向下的河道朝着山谷流去。

B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐

Meaning

a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out

Example

We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.

我们使用蚊帐来保护自己，防止被虫子叮咬。

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

大宗; 大部分;

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

大部分工作在最后期限前完成。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小值

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年的失业率达到了最低点。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

有影响力的

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

她有影响力的演讲促使观众采取行动。

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物，安装设备

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

浴室设备昨天已安装。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

对新法律的反对很强烈。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。

B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

乐观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

作为乐观主义者，她一直相信事情会变得更好。

B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深深的悲伤；痛苦

Meaning

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

失去心爱的宠物后，家庭陷入了深深的悲伤。

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 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

彻底地; 完全地;

Meaning

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

Example

She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

她在客人到来之前彻底打扫了整个房子。

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 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

违约

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

公司在贷款支付方面违约。