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B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

无效的; 不起作用的
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
会议是无效的，浪费了大家的时间。
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 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 əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

积累
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
灰尘的积累影响家用电器的效率。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙似乎无限延伸。
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
医生进行了临床检查。
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

大蕉
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侣
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
那位僧侣每天花几个小时冥想。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

编织
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
她喜欢在冬天为她的朋友编织围巾。
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 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 /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
他画了一个快速的风景素描。
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

想象
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
她在大演讲前尝试去想象自己的成功。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

祖先
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
她研究了家谱，了解她的祖先。
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
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 /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

现象
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
北极光是自然现象。
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
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 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
新的功能将提升用户体验。
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

税收
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
税收对于资助公共服务是必要的。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。
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 ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
碳排放必须得到控制。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

恐怖; 强烈的恐惧感; 厌恶
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
幸存者描述了地震的恐怖，地震摧毁了他们整个村庄。
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
透过窗户，我瞥见了房子后面美丽的花园。
B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

情感上
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
她变得情感上依赖她的宠物。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

强制性的
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平线
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
望远镜为天文学打开了新的地平线。
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。
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 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
他据称参与了抢劫。
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 /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

咨询
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
在感到几个月的压力后，她决定去咨询。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提议的变更将改善系统。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

手势
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
她用手做了一个欢迎的手势，邀请客人进来。
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 /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

草药的
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
这里广泛使用草药疗法。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
老师让我们计算圆的周长。
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医生使用激光进行眼部手术。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

违反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
该公司面临数据安全的违反。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

成瘾者
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
他是一个视频游戏上瘾者，每天花几个小时玩游戏。
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

提交文件; 整理文件
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
律师处理了所有法院文件的提交。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

恶毒的; 残忍的; 野性的
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
那只恶狗攻击任何接近其领土的人。
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。
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 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

遗漏
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
请不要遗漏报告中的重要细节。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下摆动
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小船开始在波浪上上下摆动。
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

车道
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
车子停在花园旁的车道上。
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 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆炸性
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
争论后局势变得爆炸性。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

商业财务
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
有效的商业财务提高了盈利能力。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
反抗国王的起义持续了三年。
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

进化的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
物种中的进化变化是迷人的。
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗糙, 粗鲁
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
这块布料摸起来很粗糙。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

铁锈
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
那辆旧车在多年忽视之后被铁锈覆盖。
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 /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

变化; 改变; 状态或数量的差异
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
白天温度变化显著。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
请不要在我学习时打扰我。
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 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

管理费用
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
公司减少了管理费用以增加利润。
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

宁静
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
一个宁静的环境促进放松和集中注意力。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
工业化显著改变了全球经济。
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 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 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

队友
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
他在进球后祝贺了他的队友。
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

创始人
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
史蒂夫·乔布斯是苹果公司联合创始人，并且革命性地改变了个人计算机。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

共识
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
经过长时间的讨论，达成了共识。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
卓越的才能推动创新。
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

适当的
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
她是一个适当的学生，很快就能理解新的概念。
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 noun /fɛər/

fare

车费
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
到市中心的公交车费是五美元。
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦; 味道强烈; 表现出愤怒和失望
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
药物有苦味。
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 noun jiːld

yield

收益, 利润
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
投资去年带来了高回报。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

反对; 异议; 抗议;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
律师在审判过程中提出了异议。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水壶
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
厨房里的水壶装满了新鲜的饮用水。
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指定
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委员会下周将指定一位新主席。
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

阴沉
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
气氛突然变得阴沉。
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 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

发票
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
公司发送了上周交付的办公用品的发票。
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

迁徙
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
鸟类的年度迁徙是一个引人入胜的自然事件。
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人，将来有一天会成为国王。