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B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
他决定专攻心脏病学。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。
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 /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

联赛
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
几个俱乐部组成了一个联盟，以促进体育精神。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

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

immoral

不道德的
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
他因不道德的行为被解雇了。
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

发誓
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
他们发誓永远相爱。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
电影完全无聊，我睡着了。
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
社交媒体已经成为许多人获取新闻的主流来源。
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

熊熊火焰
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火焰持续燃烧了几个小时，直到它被控制住。
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

使惊吓
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
响亮的雷声把孩子们吓坏了。
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 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
据说他是队里最好的球员。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
她在大学学习社会学。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

响应的
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
这个网站非常响应，能快速加载所有设备。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
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 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 /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
望远镜的能力是无与伦比的。
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

甲虫
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
黑色的甲虫快速地穿过了花园小路。
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。
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 /θret/

Threat

威胁
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
暴风雨对沿海地区构成严重威胁。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

即; 特别是;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
三个城市，即巴黎、伦敦和罗马，被参观。
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
团队之间的协调无可挑剔。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

令人不快地
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
下午房间里热得令人不快。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姐妹
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
她有三个兄弟姐妹，两个兄弟和一个妹妹。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

不可避免的
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
死亡是生命中不可避免的一部分。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

编织
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
她学会了编织美丽的地毯。
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。
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 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
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 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

论坛
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
在线论坛允许人们讨论广泛的主题。
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
医生给她开了抗生素的处方。
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

未打扰
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
她睡了八个小时没有打扰。
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

入侵
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
军队入侵了邻国。
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

车道
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
车子停在花园旁的车道上。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上升
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
登山者将在黎明时分爬上山。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
她带着惊讶看着魔术师。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生态学
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
生态学帮助我们理解污染如何影响动物和植物。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

优越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
他在数学上的优越性从他的考试成绩中显而易见。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

紧急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
经理必须同时处理几个紧急问题。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油腻的; 油覆盖的; 油滑的
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
她的油腻皮肤需要特别护理。
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

下落; 位置
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
没有人知道失踪者的下落。
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化，变化，转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

阵容；排成一列
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
教练在比赛前宣布了球队阵容。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
这个团队本赛季保持不败。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

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

conceal

隐藏
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

选择
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
许多学生选择出国留学以获得更好的机会。
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 /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

简化
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
老师为学生简化了复杂的方程。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

恶毒的; 残忍的; 野性的
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
那只恶狗攻击任何接近其领土的人。
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 /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 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比较的
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
研究显示了不同教学方法之间的比较结果。
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不规则的
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
他这个月上班出勤不规则。
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内在力量
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
社区服务促进了个人的内在力量。
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
学校附近有很多商店。
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 /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

揭示
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
公司将在下周揭示一款新产品。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依赖的
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
这个国家过于依赖进口商品。
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
不同文化的和平共存使这座城市独一无二。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

细菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
洗手有助于防止细菌传播。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

做得过火
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
第一天去健身房时不要运动过度。
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排放
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
碳排放在全球范围内上升。
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完整
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
她的报告不完整，需要更多细节。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

招募
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
这家公司正在努力招募更多的软件工程师。
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

获得
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
该地区取得了显著的进展。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

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