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B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人，将来有一天会成为国王。
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
研究侧重于定性分析，而非数字。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
伊拉克的文化丰富多样。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

罗勒
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
意大利面酱料中加入了新鲜的罗勒。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病房
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
她被接收进了儿童病房。
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

狂怒或暴力愤怒;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
当他发现有人偷走了他的自行车时，他的愤怒显而易见。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律强迫公民缴纳税款。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
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 /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

忘恩负义
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
她觉得他对她给予的所有帮助都忘恩负义。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
承包商按时完成了建筑项目。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。
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 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平的
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
桌子必须保持水平，杯子才不会滑动。
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

富裕
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
她在一个富裕的社区长大。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

过渡
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
从化石燃料到可再生能源的过渡至关重要。
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

评分
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
这部电影得到了评论家的高评分。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

漫游
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
野生动物在森林中自由漫游。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

强加
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品征收了新税。
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

筛子
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
她使用筛子将面粉与结块分开。
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身份识别
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
您需要适当的身份证明才能进入大楼。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外部地
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
这栋建筑外部看起来很现代，但里面相当老式。
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 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 /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美，肉质非常嫩。
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

剥削
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
对海洋资源的开发导致了显著的损害。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

刺猬
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
当刺猬感到威胁时，它滚成一团。
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 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。
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 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

管理员
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
管理员访问了教室以检查进展。
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
老师让我们计算圆的周长。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科全书
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
她使用了百科全书来完成她的学校项目。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危及
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
砍伐森林可能会使许多物种面临危险。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

放大
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
麦克风增强了她的声音。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

智慧; 知识; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年龄带来智慧和经验。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
该研究提供了气候变化影响的定量证据。
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。
B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

暗示
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
气候变化的暗示意义是严重的。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

便宜/过于感伤
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
电影很有趣，但有点太俗气了。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

稀缺
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水资源稀缺威胁农业。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

迷恋; 吸引; 吸引力
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
她对古代历史的迷恋让她成为了一名考古学家。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升，抬高，升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
良好的领导能够提升团队表现。
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 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

过载
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
不要过载洗衣机，否则它可能会坏掉。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
那位中年男子开始了一项新事业。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

电路 / 电气通路
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

私人导师
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
私人导师帮助学生提高了他的数学技能。
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 /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者从山顶开始下降。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

母狗;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
那只母狗生下了五只小狗。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

此外
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
此外，我们为提前预订提供折扣。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

预防的；设计用来防止某事发生
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
定期锻炼是预防心脏病的措施。
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 /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
她喜欢现代艺术展览。
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

冰雹
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
突如其来的冰雹风暴用大冰粒损坏了停车场里的许多汽车。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

门廊
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
我们坐在门廊上，享受晚风。
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

使清新
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
冷饮在炎热的日子里让我感到清爽。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

违反
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
在这里停车违反了城市规定。
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 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。
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 /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪恶，恶行
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
这个故事突出了残忍国王的恶行。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
员工有权享受带薪休假。
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

天真
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
她天真地相信了骗子的故事。
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

番石榴
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
我喜欢从我们花园的树上吃新鲜的番石榴。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
如果你从10中减去5，你得到5。
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
由于背部不适，她在椅子上移动。
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

租约
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
租赁协议已签署为期两年。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

强化
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
她在出国之前参加了一个强化的英语课程。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

厄运
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古老的预言预示了这座城市的厄运。
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 ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

薄荷; 钱币厂
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
她在茶里加了新鲜的薄荷叶，带来清新的味道。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

对抗
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府正在采取措施来对抗腐败。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
公司处于破产的边缘。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。