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 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

引人注目地

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

她在比赛中表现得引人注目。

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 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

毫无疑问

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

他毫无疑问是队里最好的球员。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

她有非常女性化的穿衣风格。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力将物体吸引到地球表面。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。

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 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 /ˈplænər/

planner

计划者

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

她使用每日计划本来组织她的会议。

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

公司的收购策略促进了增长。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

城市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

城市化导致更先进的基础设施。

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 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 /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔，用于挂画。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。

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 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

她生气得打了他的脸。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

叙述的; 描述性的; 讲述故事的

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

这本小说的叙述结构相当复杂。

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 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

文胸

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

她买了一件舒适的文胸用于日常穿着。

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党人

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

共和党候选人赢得了选举。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。

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 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

浮现

Meaning

To come forth, appear, or arise from something

Example

A major health crisis emerges from pollution.

一个重大的健康危机从污染中浮现。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可靠的

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

她在整个职业生涯中始终忠诚于自己的原则。

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 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 ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

盟友; 联合; 关联

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

同盟军在战争期间一起工作。

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 /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

加入红色和绿色的甜椒，使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

怀旧

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

听老歌让我充满怀旧之情。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

有界的 / 受限的

Meaning

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

Example

The dog bounded across the field with joy.

狗带着快乐跳过了田野。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

治理

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

有效的治理确保可持续发展。

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

她参加了考试前的预备课程。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

贫困的; 需要帮助的; 缺乏基本生活必需品的

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

慈善在冬季帮助贫困家庭。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥力

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壤的肥力对农业至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

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 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

你能给我一些你的时间吗？

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排放

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

碳排放在全球范围内上升。

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

直言不讳

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

她对自己的不满非常直言不讳。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

涵盖

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

该项目将涵盖农村发展的各个方面。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

有影响力的

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

她有影响力的演讲促使观众采取行动。

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

进化

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

进化论解释了物种如何随着时间变化。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

做得过火

Meaning

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

Example

Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.

第一天去健身房时不要运动过度。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗氧化剂

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

绿茶含有强效的抗氧化剂，可以减缓衰老。

B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

强加

Meaning

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

Example

Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.

污染对环境施加了有害的影响。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。

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 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 /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

月桂叶

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

在汤中加入月桂叶，增添风味。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

垃圾食品会不自然地增加食欲。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

不合理的

Meaning

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

Example

The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.

经理提出了一个不合理的要求。

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

自我; 自尊

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

他的自大使他无法接受他人的批评。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

医生仔细检查了他的眼球。

B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水

Meaning

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

Example

Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.

糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。

B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

他做出了大胆的决定，开始了自己的生意。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

评论家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

电影评论家赞扬了导演的最新电影。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

价格在公告后急剧上涨。

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 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

预期

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

我们预期活动中会有大量人群。

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

太阳在中午最亮，当它正好在头顶时。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

草的

Meaning

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Example

The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.

长满青草的田地一直延伸到视线尽头。

B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

公司决定保留其经验丰富的员工。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

胆固醇

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高胆固醇可能增加患心脏病的风险。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

抓破皮疹只会加重病情。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

公司必须披露所有的财务信息。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

橡树

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

那棵老橡树为整个院子提供了阴凉。

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

渴望

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

许多学生渴望去国外学习。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

他在山中过着孤独的生活。

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 /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

忽视

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

学习时不要忽视自己的健康。

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 /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

图形

Meaning

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

Example

The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.

该网站使用令人惊叹的图形来吸引访客。

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 /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 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解开

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

她解开绳子来释放船只。

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

冰川

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

冰川由于气候变化正在慢慢融化。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

他因愤怒在地上吐口水。

B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界文化遗产地

Meaning

A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

Example

Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

孙达班是联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产地。

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 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

区块链

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

区块链技术确保金融交易的透明度。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇怪地

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇怪的是，他似乎并没有因为坏消息而难过。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

公司有严格的着装要求，所有员工都必须遵守。

B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等

Meaning

Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

Example

The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.

不平等的主题在整个故事中是显著的。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

仪式将在中午开始。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

银河系

Meaning

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Example

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.

银河系是包含我们太阳系和地球的星系。

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

炸弹在街中央爆炸了。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。