B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。

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 /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

核桃

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

滚动

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

他们开车穿过乡村的滚动山丘。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

她已经成为一位成熟且自信的领导者。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

惊慌的; 焦虑和害怕的

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

当火警响起时，群众变得惊慌失措。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

孩子们围坐在篝火旁，形成圆形的布局。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

可避免的

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

如果有适当的计划，大部分损失是可以避免的。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

毫发无损

Meaning

Not injured or harmed.

Example

She walked away from the accident unhurt.

她在事故中毫发无损。

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 /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

专注; 意识到

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

她总是注意周围的环境，并关注细节。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

撤离

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火警响后，居民们被命令撤离大楼。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

穿孔

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。

B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

卫生的

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

在医院保持卫生条件至关重要。

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 /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

检查

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

该建筑上周通过了安全检查。

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 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消失

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

魔术师让兔子从帽子里消失了。

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲劳

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

缺乏睡眠会导致极度疲劳。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的

Meaning

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

Example

She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.

她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。

B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

主导

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

这家公司主导了智能手机市场。

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 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

纯粹地

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

这个决定完全基于经济因素。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

强调

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

这起事件突显了更好安全措施的必要性。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

验证

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

银行在开设账户之前需要进行身份验证。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

过滤

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

她用咖啡过滤器将咖啡渣和液体分开。

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 /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

移民政策因国家而异。

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 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。

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 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

没有帮助的

Meaning

not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier

Example

His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.

他没有帮助的态度拖慢了整个项目。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

她保持花园非常整洁有序。

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

干扰

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

消除干扰以提高生产力。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空的；未占用的；可用的

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

在二楼有一个空置的公寓。

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

分配

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

公司管理食品供应的分配到农村地区。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

法院的裁决对被告有利。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家

Meaning

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

Example

The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.

心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

他是软件行业的老兵。

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

公司每年举行一次全体会议。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

检察官辩称被告犯有罪。

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 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

广泛地

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

她为她的研究广泛地旅行了欧洲。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

不愿意的; 不情愿的;

Meaning

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

Example

He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.

他不愿意与任何人分享他的秘密。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 使用暴力和恐吓达到政治目的

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

巨大的爆炸让每个人都充满了恐惧。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。

B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

呕吐

Meaning

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

Example

The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.

病人在服药后开始呕吐。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医生

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

精神科医生为患者的焦虑开了药。

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 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

农民饲养家畜，以供应市场的肉类和牛奶。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

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 /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 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

货船

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

货船将满载电子产品的集装箱穿越海洋。

B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

通风

Meaning

The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.

Example

Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.

良好的通风对于保持空气质量至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系

Meaning

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Example

Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.

遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Coriander

香菜

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

麻布织物

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

她为客厅买了新的麻布窗帘。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

他是历史领域的著名作家。

B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的

Meaning

being against or in disagreement with something

Example

She is strongly opposed to animal testing.

她坚决反对动物实验。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

复古 / 经典

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

飞行员获得了着陆许可。

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 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

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 əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。

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 /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 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

因此; 所以; 根据情况

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

天气不好，所以活动因此被取消。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

他询问了列车时刻表。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

戏剧性地

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

在活动后，销售额戏剧性地增长了。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

互动的

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

不良影响

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

塑料使用对环境产生不良影响。

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 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主在开店前检查了清单。

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化，反对传统的信仰或系统

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。

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 /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

熔合

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

这两种金属在高温下融合。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自给自足帮助建立自信。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新的教育体系具有高度变革性。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妒；对竞争对手的愤恨

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

他对同事升职的嫉妒在工作场所造成了紧张。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空气在开放的大厅自由流通。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。

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 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

天上有数不清的星星。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

货物

Meaning

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

Example

The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.

船上装载了珍贵的货物。