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 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

效率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

沟通中的效率对于商业至关重要。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。

B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故乡

Meaning

a person's native country or region

Example

She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.

她在国外十年后回到了她的故乡。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

澄清

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

经理要求对项目细节进行澄清。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

公司今年旨在最大化其利润。

B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

Example

She cooked gram curry for lunch today.

她今天为午餐做了鹰嘴豆咖喱。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

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

他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

那位中年男子开始了一项新事业。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

显著

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

她对这个项目做出了显著的贡献。

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

手镯

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

她戴着漂亮的金手镯在手腕上。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

他的专长是意大利菜肴。

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 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

她要求他详细说明他的提议。

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

革命

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

革命常常导致社会变革的重要变化。

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 /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

他在逆境中保持坚强。

B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

爆发

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

火山在沉寂了几个世纪后爆发。

B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温暖

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

她感受到了阳光照在脸上的温暖。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

清新

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

在炎热的日子之后，凉爽的微风让人感觉清新。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

导弹

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

军队向敌军基地发射了一枚导弹。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

愤怒的或生气的凝视；强烈和刺眼的光线

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

老师严厉的目光立刻让吵闹的学生安静下来。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商标

Meaning

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

Example

The company’s logo is its trademark.

公司的标志就是它的商标。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过

Meaning

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass

Example

The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.

跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。

B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康危害

Meaning

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

Example

Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.

塑料使用导致重大的健康危害。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光泽的

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

她在商店买了一本光泽的杂志。

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 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

无知

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

她对新技术趋势一无所知。

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。

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 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。

B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

举止 / 姿态

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Example

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

她平静的姿态给房间里的每个人留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

英寸 / 缓慢移动

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

她慢慢靠近舞台的边缘。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

作为经理，她的能力给董事会留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

活动协调员完美地管理了一切。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

盈利的

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

公司在实施新策略后变得极具盈利性。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。

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 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依赖

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

他对技术的依赖令人担忧。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

老师使用示例来加固这节课。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

第一手; 直接

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

我亲身经历了地震。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

成就

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学毕业对他来说是一个重大的成就。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

他们建造了一只筏子来过河。

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

不一致

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

他的回答不一致且令人困惑。

B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

发射

Meaning

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

Example

The satellite was launched successfully.

卫星已成功发射。

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地质学

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

她学习地质学以了解地震。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切

Meaning

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

Example

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

因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。

B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

未准备好

Meaning

not ready or able to deal with something

Example

He was unprepared for the difficult exam.

他对困难的考试毫无准备。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

胡须

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

他为剧本长出了浓密的胡子。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

撕裂

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

他不小心在篱笆上撕破了衬衫。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

她已经离婚五年了。

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 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 /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

顾问

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校的顾问帮助学生应对压力。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症

Meaning

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

Example

He waited for the bus at the central terminal.

他在中央终点站等公交车。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

借方; 负债; 提款

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

银行显示从我的支票账户中扣除五十美元。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

邪恶的

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

那座废弃的房子有着邪恶的氛围。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

这座城市在地震后重新建设。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

有缺陷的

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

设备停止工作，因为它有缺陷。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

成分 / 选民

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

参议员与他的选民会面，讨论当地问题。

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

拓宽

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行可以拓宽你对不同文化的视野。

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 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

天气条件对户外活动很有利。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。

B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

被子

Meaning

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

Example

Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.

祖母为我的床做了一个美丽的被子，上面有五彩斑斓的补丁。

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

节日的; 欢乐的; 节庆的

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

房子看起来很有节日气氛，装饰色彩斑斓。

B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

孩子们在音乐课上很喜欢玩颜色鲜艳的木琴。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女房东

Meaning

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Example

The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.

友好的女房东提供了新鲜的毛巾，并带我们参观了公寓。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。

B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子

Meaning

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟情谊

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

士兵们分享了强烈的兄弟情谊。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

引擎是汽车最重要的组件。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

由于背部不适，她在椅子上移动。

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 /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

她跳进了游泳池。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持

Meaning

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

Example

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.

这位名人支持了新的护肤产品。

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青辣椒

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

她将切好的青椒加到沙拉中，以增加辣味。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

获胜者站在讲台上领奖。

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 /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 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 愿意冒险

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

登山者的大胆令基地营的每个人都印象深刻。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比较的

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究显示了不同教学方法之间的比较结果。

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。