B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

塑料的使用增加要求更好的废物管理。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不赞成

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

她的父母对她辍学的决定表现出明显的不赞成。

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

这个省因其丰富的文化遗产和壮丽的自然景观而闻名。

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 /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。

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。

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

纪念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

纪念碑应该纪念他的贡献。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。

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 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

该项目现在处于最后阶段。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

庆祝

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

这一天每年庆祝，以提高意识。

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

在空中静止，不向前或后移动

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

直升机悬停在城市上空。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

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 /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

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

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

我的脚底有个水泡。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

快速的；迅速的；急速的；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

技术的快速增长改变了我们的日常生活。

B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.

她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

天上有数不清的星星。

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

无助的; 虚弱的; 易受伤的

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

当孩子在拥挤的市场中迷路时，他感到无助。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

愤怒地; 严重地

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

她对不公平的待遇愤怒地抱怨。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

适应性特征

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物的适应性特征帮助它们在冬季生长。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷声在天空中轰鸣。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

有影响力的

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

她有影响力的演讲促使观众采取行动。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。

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 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

撒谎

Meaning

the act of not telling the truth

Example

He was caught lying about his grades.

他因撒谎关于他的成绩而被抓住。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福

Meaning

To eat more food than the body needs.

Example

She tends to overeat when she is stressed.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

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 /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

老房子的维护非常昂贵。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超越

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

运动员通过赢得金牌超越了每个人的期望。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

布谷鸟

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

我们在清晨听到了从森林传来的布谷鸟的叫声。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

大纲; 轮廓; 摘要

Meaning

a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points

Example

The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.

老师提供了课程大纲。

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

原子习惯

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

养成原子习惯带来长期的成功。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

租户

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

房东与新租户见面签署租赁合同。

B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

乐观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

作为乐观主义者，她一直相信事情会变得更好。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。

B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

手势

Meaning

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

Example

Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.

有效的手势为演讲增添了强调。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密集的

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森林是如此密集，以至于只有很少的阳光照射到地面。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安的; 焦虑的; 不舒服的

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

她在夜晚独自行走时感到不安。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

确定性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

我们可以确定地说，项目将按时完成。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

庇护所

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

难民在邻国寻求庇护。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

荣耀的; 著名的;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

日落绝对是荣耀的。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口头的；与嘴巴相关的

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

口头考试将测试你的口语技能。

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 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

燕子

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

燕子在屋顶下筑巢。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

脾气暴躁

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

当孩子饿了时，他会变得脾气暴躁。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

愉快

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

孩子们在派对上心情愉快。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

不赞成

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

许多父母不赞成吸烟。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

让步

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

公司在谈判中做出了几次让步。

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 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

机智的; 有趣的

Meaning

having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way

Example

Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.

她机智的回答让批评者的问题给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

滚动

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

他们开车穿过乡村的滚动山丘。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社交地

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

他在社交方面非常活跃，参加了许多活动。

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴

Meaning

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

Example

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

她生气得打了他的脸。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

维度

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

太空探索的新维度正在被揭示。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

功能性

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子的设计简单，但非常实用。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。

B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最终确定

Meaning

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

Example

The treaty was finalized after the discussions.

协议在讨论后最终确定。

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 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 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

Example

She spends hours grooming her dog every week.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

鼓掌

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

观众为表演鼓掌。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外部地

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

这栋建筑外部看起来很现代，但里面相当老式。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

闪烁

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

她的裙子在舞台灯光下闪烁。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

蝌蚪

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池塘里到处是游动的蝌蚪。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

带宽

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

增加带宽可以提升互联网速度。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区成员为周日的服务聚集在一起。

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

压倒性的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大型任务可能会让人感到压倒。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

美人鱼

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

小女孩喜欢关于美人鱼在海底生活的故事。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

令人不安

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

关于事故的新闻令人深感不安。

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

她从碗里抓了一把坚果，然后去散步。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

主导的; 有影响力的; 最重要的

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

主导的球员控制了整场篮球比赛。

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 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

值得

Meaning

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

Example

Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.

在收容所做志愿者是一段值得的经历。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

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

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市场经济允许企业自由竞争。

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 /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授对小说的评论非常有见地。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

错误的

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

我对会议时间判断错了。

B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

保镖

Meaning

a person employed to protect someone from harm

Example

The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.

那位名人带着她的保镖到达了。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。

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 /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

暴露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

长时间暴露在阳光下会损害皮肤。

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占据

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

新家庭将于下个月入住这所房子。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

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 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。