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B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

陈旧的; 过时的; 不新鲜的
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
面包放了三天后变得陈旧。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
鸟类本能地筑巢。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命的官员承担重要责任。
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 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。
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 /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
她在危机期间保持了冷静和哲学的态度。
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

节日的; 欢乐的; 节庆的
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
房子看起来很有节日气氛，装饰色彩斑斓。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
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 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

突破
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
这个突破为新技术打开了大门。
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏见
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
法官被指控对被告有偏见。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

监督
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
经理将监督整个建筑项目。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

单身汉; 拥有大学学位的人
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
他一生都保持单身，并获得了工程学位。
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
保持负责有助于减少延迟。
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
政府对食品安全进行监管。
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

同时发生
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
会议与她的生日重合。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

制造业
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
该国正在大力投资制造业。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
他有正当的理由迟到。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等的主题在整个故事中是显著的。
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 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

显著地；相当大地
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
过去一年价格显著上涨。
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

常绿
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
常绿树木如松树和冷杉树全年保持绿色。
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 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

轨道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
卫星保持它绕地球的轨道。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

交通堵塞
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
城市交通堵塞导致了更长的旅行时间。
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

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

Divine

神圣的; 天上的; 类似神的; 与上帝或神灵有关
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
夕阳的神圣美景让他们屏息凝视。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切割
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
公司大幅削减价格以吸引更多顾客。
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

收入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
她的月收入足以养活她的家人。
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

短处
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度性短处对学生行为产生了负面影响。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
医生很快就会见到你。
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全的; 绝对的; 全部的
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
这部电影在票房上完全失败了。
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

惊人
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
这个惊人的发现改变了我们看待宇宙的方式。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

摇篮
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡觉。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星术
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
她学习占星术来了解她的未来。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
在资源分配问题上，两个部门之间有摩擦。
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
村庄建在一个沼泽附近。
B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

全面的
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
全面的研究促进了理解。
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流利地; 顺畅地
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
她流利地讲法语。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

乐观的
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
她对新项目的成功持乐观态度。
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

可疑的
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
他的可疑商业行为导致了一项调查。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

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

long-standing

长期的
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
他们与供应商之间有着长期的合作关系。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
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 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天气报告每小时更新一次。
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 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 /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

姜黄粉
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入一撮姜黄粉，增加色泽和味道。
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

可达的
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
博物馆可以通过公共交通轻松到达。
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

无条件的
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
她在朋友需要时提供了无条件的支持。
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 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

猎鹰
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
猎鹰在田野上空飞翔，寻找猎物。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

充满活力; 鲜艳的; 生动的
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
日落的鲜艳色彩美丽地涂抹了天空。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
爆炸震动了整个社区。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。
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 /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 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

极其搞笑或情绪失控
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
这位喜剧演员的笑话简直太搞笑了。
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

受影响的；被触动的
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
受洪水影响的地区需要立即的援助。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

韭菜
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
这道汤是用土豆和韭菜做的。
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
她沉思着诗歌的含义。
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放弃
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
由于洪水，他们不得不放弃他们的房子。
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

实现
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
他努力工作以实现自己的梦想。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
制造商为全球市场生产汽车。
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 /fraɪt/

Fright

恐惧; 惊恐; 吓
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
那声雷鸣让她吓得掉了咖啡杯。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

有缺陷的; 不完整的
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
有缺陷的产品被退还到商店。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠诚
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
他对妻子不忠诚多年。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
这座摩天大楼有一个完美的垂直设计。
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

组织和经营一个或多个企业的人
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
这位年轻的企业家在22岁时创办了自己的科技公司。
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主党人
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
他是一个坚强的民主党人，相信平等的权利。
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 /dʒɑːr/

Jar

罐子; 瓶子
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
她把自制的饼干存放在厨房台面上的大玻璃罐子里。
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 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂，以保持训练时的清新。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

体面
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
她有体面，立即为她的错误道歉。
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有效性
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
合同的有效性将在下个月到期。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

寻找; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
骑士开始了一次寻找，以找到传说中的宝藏。
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

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

operator

操作员
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.