B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

机器持续运行24小时。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

垃圾食品会不自然地增加食欲。

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

阴沉

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

气氛突然变得阴沉。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

旋转

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。

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 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

躲避

Meaning

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

Example

The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.

拳击手成功躲开了对手的拳头。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

错误的

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

我对会议时间判断错了。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。

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 ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;

Meaning

deserving respect or attention; having merit

Example

Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。

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 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

规律性

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

他锻炼的规律性帮助他保持健康。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

重新造林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

重新造林的努力对恢复生态系统至关重要。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

医生给病人移植了一个肾脏。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

你可以通过计划来克服拖延症。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

失去工作后，他陷入了绝望，无法看到前进的任何路。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

严重地

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

他在事故中受了重伤。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

boost

提升

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

许多人上瘾于社交媒体。

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。

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 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 /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

治理

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

总统明智地治理国家。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由女神像象征着自由和民主。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

专心的; 警觉的; 留心的

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

专心的学生仔细地听了老师说的每一个字。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面对面的战斗

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

战士们与敌人进行了面对面的战斗。

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

他抗议不公平的决定。

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

选票

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

选民在选举中投下了选票。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

正式地

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

这座建筑由市长正式开幕。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

他更关心世俗的成功，而不是精神上的成长。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

公司的收购策略促进了增长。

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 /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 /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

卓越; 优于平均水平

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

该产品在市场上优于所有其他产品。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

拓宽

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行可以拓宽你对不同文化的视野。

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

村庄的居民依靠农业为生。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

异国情调和迷人

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

花园里满是来自热带国家的异国情调植物。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成长心态

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。

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 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完美

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

这幅画很美，尽管它不完美。

B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

公司决定保留其经验丰富的员工。

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原，平坦的高地，变化不大的阶段

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

经过几个月的增长，销售达到了一个平台。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明天有很大的降雨可能性。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

专业知识

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

他的图形设计专业知识被广泛认可。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。

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 /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

冒犯的; 侮辱的; 攻击性的

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

他的冒犯言论伤害了每个人的感情。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

远征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

登山远征需要数月的精心规划和准备。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

点头

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

她点头表示同意该提议。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

荣耀; 光辉; 荣誉

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

运动员沐浴在赢得奥林匹克金牌的光荣中。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不当行为

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

老师因学生的不当行为而惩罚了他。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。

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 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

全球意识

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

全球气候变化意识对政策变化至关重要。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

复杂的

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

复杂的设计提升了美学。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

迁徙

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鸟类的年度迁徙是一个引人入胜的自然事件。

B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人组

Meaning

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

Example

The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.

爵士三重奏在音乐会中演奏得非常精彩。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

演员的笑容看起来很不自然，很勉强。

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 /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

紧急

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

情况的紧急性要求立即的医疗关注。

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 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

查询; 问题;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

我有一个关于公司新政策变化的查询。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

至关重要

Meaning

essential or necessary for life or success

Example

It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.

在夏天保持水分非常重要。

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

你每年需要支付你的保险费。

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

观察

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

对遥远星系的观察提供了新的见解。

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 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

户外活动的天气条件是有利的。

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 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 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 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

公民选举了新总统。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

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 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设

Meaning

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

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

我假设她已经去参加会议了。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正确; 错误的; 错误的

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨天的天气预报不准确。

B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

第二个

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

在茶和咖啡之间，我更喜欢第二个。

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

恶习; 不道德行为; 缺点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

吸烟是他唯一的恶习。