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B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

高潮
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
电影在最后的战斗场面中达到了高潮。
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

壮观
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
从山上看到的景色真的很壮观。
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集合
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
学生们为了会议在大厅里集合。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

完整的; 完全的; 不分开或不分裂
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
团队对教练的指示表现出了完整的注意力。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

雷达
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
雷达探测到一架未知的飞机接近基地。
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

囚禁
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
法官把罪犯囚禁了五年。
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 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 /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

过度拥挤
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
地铁系统在高峰时段面临严重的过度拥挤。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

臀部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
她把手放在臀部上。
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

评分
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
这部电影得到了评论家的高评分。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。
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 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

基础设施
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
数字基础设施对未来的进步至关重要。
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

彻底地; 完全地;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
她在客人到来之前彻底打扫了整个房子。
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。
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 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

论文
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
她写了一篇关于气候变化的论文。
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

结
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
水手系了一个稳固的结，以安全地将船锚定。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

焦急地
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
她焦急地等待考试结果。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
规则在所有地区大体相似。
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
国歌在足球比赛前奏响。
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

穿孔
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服，看起来非常迷人。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

数据库
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
公司的客户信息存储在一个安全的数据库中。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

订阅
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
我取消了我的Netflix订阅，因为我没有足够看它。
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
农民在后院养家禽，提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

支架；做好准备
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
她为强风做好了准备。
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解释
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
老师给出了她对这首诗的解释。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促使 / 快速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
他的演讲促使观众提问。
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
全球联盟促进环境可持续性。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
公民选举了新总统。
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

水库
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
这座城市建造了一个新的水库，以确保为居民提供足够的饮用水。
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬礼
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
成千上万的人参加了葬礼，向亲爱的老师致敬。
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 /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要目标
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
该活动的主要目标是推广回收。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

小心
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
小心门口附近的狗。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的；怀疑的
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察发现他的行为非常可疑。
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
她在事故中打破了下巴。
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 摘要
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
艺术家以其抽象画作而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

骑手
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
骑手从马背上摔了下来。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

剂量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

分别；按照给定的顺序；分开且按已经提到的顺序
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
约翰和玛丽分别是25岁和30岁。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
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 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

天真
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
她天真地相信了骗子的故事。
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

获得
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
志愿者通过他们的经验获得新技能。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

指控
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
对他的指控被证明是假的。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

漫长
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
会议很长，持续了三个小时以上。
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

多才多艺
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
他是一个多才多艺的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞职
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
她辞去了职位，这是出乎意料的。
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

东北
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
暴风雨正朝东北方向移动。
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
变革性项目重新定义了进步。
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海盗
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海盗船在海岸附近被发现。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

垃圾
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
节日过后，公园里满是垃圾。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
她在多种语言方面非常熟练。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

甜菜
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
烤甜菜配山羊奶酪做成美味的沙拉。
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 /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
樱花在四月美丽地绽放。
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
月食昨晚可见。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

模糊
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
眼泪模糊了她的视线。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

不情愿的; 犹豫的; 不愿意做某事;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
她不情愿分享个人信息。
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化，反对传统的信仰或系统
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。
B2 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。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

投保
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
我需要为我的新车投保。
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德；道德；有用的品质
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

边缘; 极限; 门槛
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
她几乎要哭出来了。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

动机; 原因; 驱动力
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警方正在调查犯罪的动机。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。
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 ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

处置
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
废物处理对于保持清洁的环境至关重要。
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

蜂巢; 一个充满活动的地方
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
花园里充满了活动，蜜蜂在它们的蜂巢之间来回飞翔。
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 /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲观主义者
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
作为一个悲观主义者，他总是预期最坏的结果。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不服从的
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
不听话的孩子拒绝遵守规则。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
他是一个著名的社会主义作家。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
对新法律的反对很强烈。