B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

这本书的厚度使它难以携带。

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

我与我的老朋友定期通信。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

游乐场

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

孩子们在游戏中心度过了下午。

B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗

Meaning

The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.

Example

Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.

臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

恢复

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

他在生病后恢复了力量。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。

B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创

Meaning

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

Example

Pioneering efforts often lead to success.

开创性努力常常通向成功。

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

杏仁

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

杏仁是一种健康的零食，富含蛋白质和健康脂肪。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反转

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

她迅速把车从车道上倒了出来。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

不可用

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

经理在会议期间不可用，无法接听电话。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

总统选举定于下个月举行。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

信息的保持对学术成功至关重要。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

西班牙的 / 讲西班牙语的

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

她学习西班牙文化和语言。

B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

抱怨

Meaning

to complain quietly or in a low voice

Example

She often grumbles about the traffic.

她常常抱怨交通。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。

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 /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

吸烟可能会对你的肺造成严重损害。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

不可避免的

Meaning

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Example

Death is an inevitable part of life.

死亡是生命中不可避免的一部分。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

垫子

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

请在进入前擦干净脚上的垫子。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

志愿者经常与当地组织合作。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

实施

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

实施教育政策对进步至关重要。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

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

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

他在整个会议期间保持沉默。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。

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 /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

护送

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

卫兵护送来访者到办公室。

B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

建设桥梁，建立连接

Meaning

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

Example

The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.

新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。

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 /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区成员为周日的服务聚集在一起。

B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

打盹

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example

He dozed off while reading the book.

他在读书时打了个盹。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

Example

The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.

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, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响；拨浪鼓

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

在强风中，松动的窗户嘎啦作响。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

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

Example

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

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山喷发

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山喷发迫使成千上万的人疏散该地区。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

青少年

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

青少年常常经历快速的身体和情感变化。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

穿领带是这个活动的可选项。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

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 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

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 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平地

Meaning

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

Example

He was treated unfairly by the committee.

他被委员会不公平地对待。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。

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 /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。

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 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

臭名昭著

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

该地区因其高犯罪率而臭名昭著。

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

构词法

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

构词法有助于理解英语词汇。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

萝卜

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

我们在菜园里种了萝卜。

B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

观点

Meaning

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

Example

From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.

从他的观点来看，情况是绝望的。

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

办事处/机构

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅游局帮助他们规划假期。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

她对天气做了一个评论。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。

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 /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

恶作剧

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

孩子们在暑假期间充满了恶作剧。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

审美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良好的审美设计提升产品吸引力。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

具有讽刺意味地

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

具有讽刺意味地，消防站着火了。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂移

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

船开始从岸边漂移。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。

B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

有机食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

有机食品比加工食品更健康。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

工匠

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

工匠制作了一把漂亮的木椅子。

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

增强现实改变了游戏。

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海军为演习部署了整个舰队。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手工; 使用身体的力量;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

数据是手动输入到系统中的。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

士兵在任务中携带着步枪。

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿

Meaning

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

Example

The orphan was adopted by a loving family.

孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。

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 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要地

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要地，报告突出了立即采取行动的必要性。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

他向老师承认了自己的错误。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

标准

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

候选人根据严格的标准进行评估。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

铝

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

铝常用于制造罐头和飞机部件。

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投机

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

股市投机可能导致高波动性。

B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。

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 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

防守者

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

防守者挡住了射门并拯救了进球。

B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束

Meaning

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

Example

The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.

新娘携带着美丽的白玫瑰花束走过过道。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。

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 /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

子弹

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

子弹错过了目标并击中了墙壁。

B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥泞的

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

孩子们玩耍后，穿着泥泞的鞋子回来了。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

激活

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

她按下按钮以激活机器。

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

皱眉

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

她听到坏消息时皱起了眉头。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

想家; 离家的悲伤

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

在国外学习三个月后，玛丽亚越来越想念她的家人。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

可食用

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

这些浆果不仅可食用，而且味道相当好。