B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

总统选举定于下个月举行。

B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning

The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.

Example

Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.

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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 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

坚持

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

他的坚持最终得到了回报，当他得到了那份工作。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

实施

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

实施教育政策对进步至关重要。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

抓破皮疹只会加重病情。

B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

制造

Meaning

to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something

Example

The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.

该公司为全球市场生产电子设备。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

这个地区的天气非常不可预测。

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 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

检查

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

该建筑上周通过了安全检查。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

请在入口处出示你的身份证件。

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 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多样性

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

雨林是巨大的生物多样性的家园。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府对食品安全进行监管。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

富裕

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

她在一个富裕的社区长大。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

她对结果过于担忧。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力将物体吸引到地球表面。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支持

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

该项目获得了多个主要投资者的支持。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

喷泉

Meaning

a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows

Example

The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.

公园里的喷泉吸引了许多游客。

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

她的语气似乎暗示她很不高兴。

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

避免

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

快速的行动帮助避免了灾难。

B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

野兔

Meaning

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Example

The hare quickly ran across the field.

这只野兔快速地跑过田野。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

他的声音因紧张而颤抖。

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

电影完全无聊，我睡着了。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保证

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

质量保证是委员会的优先事项。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

煤油

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

老式的灯燃烧煤油以在停电时提供光源。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

配件；协助犯罪的人

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

她为她的新手机买了一些时尚配件。

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 /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

法国总理向全国发表了讲话。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

令人沮丧的

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

教练的令人沮丧的话语影响了球队的士气。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

崇拜

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

他们每个星期天都聚集在一起进行崇拜。

B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

她在医学院学习人体解剖学。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明天有很大的降雨可能性。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

指南

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AI使用的指南是必要的。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。

B2 noun plɒt

plot

情节

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

'双城记'的情节紧张且引人入胜。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

伊拉克的文化丰富多样。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

从可实现的步骤开始，以保持动力。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳动物

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

鲸鱼是地球上最大的哺乳动物。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带

Meaning

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

Example

Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.

宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

可调节的; 可修改的; 可调整的;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

这把椅子有可调节的高度。

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 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 /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安全感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

她的不安全感让她怀疑自己的能力。

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 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

骚扰

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

员工抱怨他们的老板骚扰了他们

B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性

Meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.

Example

Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.

可持续性确保长期环境健康。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

对抗

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

政府正在采取措施来对抗腐败。

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

他的解释缺乏清晰度。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。

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 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

可再生

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

可再生资源减少环境损害。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

这汤对我的口味太乏味了。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周围环境

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

她迅速适应了她的新环境。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

健谈的

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

我健谈的邻居喜欢谈论一切。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自治是一个主要的要求。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

我与我的老朋友定期通信。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

媒体操控影响公共舆论。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神话

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

执法

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察负责执法。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

他在压力下依然保持冷静。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物，既用于食物也用于动物饲料。

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 /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。

B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

阈值, 临界点

Meaning

A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.

Example

Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.

一旦达到害虫种群的阈值，必须采取措施。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

绝望地

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故发生后，他绝望地呼叫帮助。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

她对新计划持怀疑态度。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

园丁用铲子挖洞种花。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

愤怒

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

她听到消息后在愤怒中大喊。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植被

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森林中有着丰富的植被。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

他是软件行业的老兵。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本

Meaning

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

Example

The artist created a miniature model of the castle.

艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

骚乱; 暴乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

和平抗议活动在暴力爆发时变成了骚乱。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

她决定丢弃旧衣服。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

拉丁语

Meaning

the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language

Example

Many English words are derived from Latin.

许多英语单词源自拉丁语。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃跑

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

村民们在洪水期间不得不逃离。

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 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。