B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

因此;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

他努力工作，因此取得了成功。

B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒气体

Meaning

Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death

Example

Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.

来自工业的有毒气体导致空气污染。

B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感恩节

Meaning

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

Example

We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.

我们与家人一起度过了感恩节晚餐。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的；优雅的；有品位的

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

她把家装饰得非常有品位。

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 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。

B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆

Meaning

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

Example

The plane made a smooth touchdown.

飞机顺利着陆。

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

创伤

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。

B2 noun θrets

threats

威胁

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

全球食品安全面临威胁。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

万亿

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

引人深思

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

这部电影深刻地引人深思，并留下了深远的印象。

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明度促进了治理中的信任。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

躯干

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。

B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

队伍

Meaning

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

Example

The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.

队伍在游行场上列队行进。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

队友

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

他在进球后祝贺了他的队友。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

宁静

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

他享受着乡村的宁静。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

领土的

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

这两个国家在这个岛屿上有领土争议。

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

传输, 发送

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

通过互联网传输数据非常快。

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

可信

Meaning

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

Example

He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

他是一个值得信赖的朋友，总是遵守诺言。

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

出纳员; 讲述者

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

银行出纳在交付现金前仔细点算了金额。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。

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 /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材

Meaning

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry

Example

The house was built entirely from local timber.

房子完全是用当地的木材建造的。

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

创伤的

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

百里香

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

她撒上百里香在烤鸡上。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

彻底的, 详尽的

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

报告很彻底且做了充分的研究。

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

暮光

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

我们在暮光下沿着海滩散步。

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

龙卷风

Meaning

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

Example

The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.

龙卷风摧毁了村子里的几座房子

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

合同的终止导致了财务损失。

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

公司决定终止他的合同。

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

电车

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

电车每十五分钟通过市中心。

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 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

头巾

Meaning

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

Example

The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.

那位锡克教徒戴着一顶彩色的头巾。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

营业额

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

公司报告了其销售部门的高营业额。

B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

恐怖分子

Meaning

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

Example

The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.

恐怖分子在袭击后被警察逮捕。

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

转录本

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

教授要求提供会议的转录本。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

具有启发性

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

她的沉默比语言更具启发性。

B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

乏味的; 枯燥的

Meaning

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous

Example

The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.

这节课非常无聊，以至于很多学生都睡着了。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

健谈的

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

我健谈的邻居喜欢谈论一切。

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲剧; 灾难

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

地震是一场悲剧，影响了数千个家庭。

B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

驯服的; 温顺的; 容易控制的

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

驯服的狮子在马戏团表演杂技。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。

B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形

Meaning

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example

The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.

士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

过路费 / 损失

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水对村庄造成了巨大的损失。

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技术员

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

技术员在一个小时内修好了电脑。

B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

交通运输

Meaning

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

Example

The city is investing in a new transit system.

这座城市正在投资一个新的交通运输系统。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。

B2 adjective /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 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

蝌蚪

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池塘里到处是游动的蝌蚪。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

术语

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学术语可能对新学生来说很难理解。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

琐碎

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。

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 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

不知疲倦

Meaning

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

Example

She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.

她不知疲倦地工作，按时完成了项目。

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

她把毯子围绕着婴儿，这样他就保持温暖。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提议 / 温柔

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

公司向董事会提出了辞职申请。

B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

胜利

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

这部小说被认为是狄更斯最伟大的胜利之一。

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

刺

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

小心玫瑰丛中的刺。

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

威胁

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

暴风雨对沿海地区构成严重威胁。

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

及时的; 准时的

Meaning

happening at the right time; punctual

Example

His timely arrival saved the meeting.

他及时的到达拯救了会议。

B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

Example

They trekked across the mountains for three days.

B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原

Meaning

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Example

Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.

北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。

B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

威胁的; 恐吓的

Meaning

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

Example

The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，黑暗的云看起来威胁重重。

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

轻拍

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

他敲了敲门，引起她的注意。

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

纺织品

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

孟加拉国以其高质量的纺织业而闻名。

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微调

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

我们需要稍微调整设计。

B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

Example

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

不要太在意，他并没有想要惹你生气。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。

B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

切实可行

Meaning

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

Example

The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.

锻炼的好处是切实可行和可衡量的。

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

大腿

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

他在跑了一个小时后感到右大腿疼痛。

B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台风

Meaning

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

Example

The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.

台风在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。

B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技术的

Meaning

Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

Example

Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.

技术进步使未来的项目成为可能。

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。

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 /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 /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

出席人数

Meaning

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

Example

The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.

集会的出席人数令人印象深刻，成千上万的人到场。

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

量身定制

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

他穿了一套量身定制的西装，完美地衬托了他的身形。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

麻烦的; 问题的

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

这个麻烦的学生又打断了课堂。

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。

B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

部落的

Meaning

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

Example

The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.

部落社区已经保存了他们的文化几个世纪。

B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

挠痒

Meaning

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

羽毛触碰到你的皮肤时会发痒。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

公司保持透明的商业实践。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

紧紧地；牢牢地

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

紧握绳子，避免跌倒。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。

B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

宁静

Meaning

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

Example

A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.

一个宁静的环境促进放松和集中注意力。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

他在审问中遭受了折磨。

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

使惊吓

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

响亮的雷声把孩子们吓坏了。

B2 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 (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

战术

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

团队改变了他们的战术以赢得比赛。

B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

领土

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example

The king expanded his territory.

国王扩展了他的领土。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

绿松石

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

她戴着一条美丽的绿松石项链。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。

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 /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

肿瘤

Meaning

an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth

Example

The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.

医生在体检过程中发现了一个良性肿瘤。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症

Meaning

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

Example

He waited for the bus at the central terminal.

他在中央终点站等公交车。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。