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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 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

阵容；排成一列
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
教练在比赛前宣布了球队阵容。
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲惨的
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飞机失事是一起悲惨的事故。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不受欢迎的; 不想要的; 不邀请的
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
不受欢迎的消息破坏了他们的度假计划。
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

房船
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
他们在湖上的美丽房船上度过了假期。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
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 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

碰撞, 撞击
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
两辆车在交叉口相撞。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
他住在远离城市的分离房子里。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小的
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
事故后，汽车的损坏是最小的。
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
团队在比赛中取得了非凡的成功。
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

怨恨
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
学生们之间的怨恨加剧了。
B2 noun /θred/

thread

线
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

无缝
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
无缝结账流程提高了用户满意度。
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

守时
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
守时是职业环境中一个受重视的品质。
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

长期的
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
他们与供应商之间有着长期的合作关系。
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不平衡的; 不稳定的
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
不平衡的桌子摇晃着。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
演员的笑容看起来很不自然，很勉强。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

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

complexity

复杂性
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
问题的复杂性要求一支专家团队。
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 /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

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

Thorny

多刺的; 难以处理的
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
预算削减的棘手问题需要仔细考虑。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

电影制作人
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
他是业内著名的电影制作人。
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

倡导
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
她对儿童权利的倡导为她赢得了国际认可。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

手无寸铁
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
警察在搜查过程中发现嫌疑人没有武器。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
他被丢在沙漠里饿死。
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 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

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

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
她在几分钟内总结了报告。
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
权力斗争往往导致人类的侵蚀。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

边界或新领域
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
机器人手术正在医学领域探索新的前沿。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
韧性材料确保耐用性。
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐惧; 惊恐; 吓
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
那声雷鸣让她吓得掉了咖啡杯。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油被加工成燃料和化学品。
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, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同级
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
他试图穿过雾气，看他的同伴在另一边。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天气预报
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天气预报预测整个周末将有大雨。
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

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

optimism

乐观
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
不同文化的和平共存使这座城市独一无二。
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

休息室
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
他们在晚餐后懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

安慰
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
她试图在失落后安慰她的朋友。
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 /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
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 /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

检查员
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
检查员仔细检查了餐厅的厨房是否符合卫生标准。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不宽容
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
他不能容忍与自己意见不同的任何观点。
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

作证
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
她被叫到法庭作证，关于那起事故。
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

绿色能源
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
绿色能源减少了环境破坏。
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

鬣狗
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
猎狗在黑暗的夜晚笑了。
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜牧业
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
畜牧业在食品安全中发挥着至关重要的作用。
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

赌徒
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
经验丰富的赌徒知道什么时候该放弃牌局，什么时候该下大赌注。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

蜡
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
她用蜡烛蜡封住了旧信。
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

无知
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
他对基本计算机技能的无知使他很难找到工作。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
她在一生中取得的成就，超出了大多数人的梦想。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
今年的经济前景是积极的。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。
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 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

据报道
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
公司 reportedly 已同意新的条款。
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 ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

世界七大奇迹
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界七大奇迹反映了人类的辉煌。
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

缎带
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
她用一条红色的缎带绑住了她的头发。
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

珠宝商
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
这位珠宝商制作了一枚漂亮的金戒指。
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

惊人
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
这个惊人的发现改变了我们看待宇宙的方式。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。
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 /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

改变
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
裁缝对西装做了改变。
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
这两个计划本质上是相同的。
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

初步
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
初步步骤在主要项目之前至关重要。
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修补
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
她学会了修补她撕破的裙子。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
他们决定分别前往会议。
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
柠檬含有柠檬酸。
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国范围
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
这项运动得到了全国范围的支持。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
她为活动穿着得体。