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 /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破坏性

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

飓风对沿海地区造成了极大的破坏。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

请控制你的狗。

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

有缺陷的

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

汽车设计有缺陷，导致了召回。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 受人崇拜的人

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

这位歌手在她的热门歌曲登顶全球排行榜后成为了青少年偶像。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

Example

New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.

B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

增强

Meaning

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Example

Enhancement of education quality is vital.

教育质量的提升至关重要。

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, 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 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

宜人; 令人愉快; 迷人; 愿意同意

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今天的天气非常宜人。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

酒店与购物中心相邻。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

奢华的

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住进了一家奢华的酒店。

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

褪色

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

老照片的颜色开始褪色。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

撤离

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火警响后，居民们被命令撤离大楼。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

公司

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

该公司在可再生能源项目上进行了大量投资。

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

鲁莽的; 冒失的; 危险的;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

他的鲁莽驾驶导致了严重的事故。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

专利

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

他为保护他的发明不被复制而申请了专利。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴；舒适的房间；非法活动的场所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。

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 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

增长的前景看起来很有前途。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

不情愿地

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

她不情愿地同意帮助这个项目。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

展示柜，吸引或有利地展示某物

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展览展示了艺术家的最佳作品。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国由人民的代表治理。

B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合

Meaning

the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity

Example

The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.

餐厅提供独特的亚洲和欧洲美食融合。

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 /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

生态系统

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

平衡的生态系统对环境可持续性至关重要。

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 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

主导

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

这家公司主导了智能手机市场。

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 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

她乐意地同意帮助项目。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

乌云在暴雨之前出现。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

海绵吸收了所有的水。

B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

观察

Meaning

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

Example

The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.

科学家仔细观察了实验。

B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

实现

Meaning

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

Example

Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.

她对问题的实现帮助解决了问题。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

有序的; 系统的; 平静的

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

请保持您的桌面整齐和干净。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

揭示

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

调查揭示了丑闻的真相。

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 /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

惊叹

Meaning

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Example

People marvel at their surroundings.

人们对他们的周围环境感到惊叹。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

她在事故中打破了下巴。

B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

毫发无损

Meaning

Not injured or harmed.

Example

She walked away from the accident unhurt.

她在事故中毫发无损。

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

整体的

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

整体健康方法考虑身体和心理。

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 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

小萝卜

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

农民从花园里收获了新鲜的小萝卜。

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良好的基础设施促进经济增长。

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 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

公司旨在利用太阳能进行生产。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

临时定居点将有助于月球探索。

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人造的

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

这个湖是人造的，不是自然的。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

山上的老修道院每年吸引着许多游客。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

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 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

我的护照将在下个月到期。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

足够

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食物足够适合小组。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

彻底的, 详尽的

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

报告很彻底且做了充分的研究。

B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

优雅, 优美

Meaning

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Example

She moved with grace across the stage.

她优雅地走过舞台。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

无害的; 无辜的; 安全的

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

蛇看起来很危险，但它实际上是无害的。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根深蒂固的

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

他的信念深深扎根于传统。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

音乐家、乐队或艺人的现场表演；也指临时工作

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晚乐队在当地俱乐部有一个吉格演出。

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推理

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

他的推理基于证据是准确的。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

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 /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

系列的; 连续的

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

连环杀手在多年的调查后终于被捕。

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船只在码头停留了两天。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

同情

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

她通过为无家可归的孩子提供食物和住所，表现出极大的同情。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。

B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

催促

Meaning

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

Example

Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.

医生鼓励病人定期锻炼。

B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

经销商

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

汽车经销商提供了折扣以吸引客户。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

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 /liːn/

Lean

瘦; 脂肪少; 虚弱

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

他有一个瘦而健壮的身体。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会正义

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会正义确保平等的机会。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳跃

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫跳上了桌子。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

经理已为新项目分配资金。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自给自足帮助建立自信。

B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

无情的竞争

Meaning

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

Example

Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.

为了权力的无情竞争导致了社会问题。

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 /ˈækni/

acne

痤疮

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

定期清洁和均衡饮食可以帮助减少痤疮。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝴蝶种群

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

由于栖息地丧失，蝴蝶种群正在减少。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Example

The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

可疑的

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

他的可疑商业行为导致了一项调查。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

严重地

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

他在事故中受了重伤。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

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 /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

能源安全

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

能源安全确保稳定的供应。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小的

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故后，汽车的损坏是最小的。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

狗对陌生人大叫。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

露出牙齿笑，通常是开心的笑

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

她高兴地露出牙齿笑着听到好消息。