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B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

蜡
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
她用蜡烛蜡封住了旧信。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

抱怨
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
孩子抱怨必须早睡。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛
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 ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

啄木鸟
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
啄木鸟敲击橡树。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

削弱
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
这场疾病显著削弱了他的免疫系统。
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。
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 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

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

warehouse

仓库
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
公司将所有产品存储在一个大仓库里。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

核桃
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

举重
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
举重需要自律和正确的技术。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

酿酒厂
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
他们参观了法国的一家著名酒厂。
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

鞭打
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
教练用鞭子抽打马匹，使其跑得更快。
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

白蚂蚁
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
白蚂蚁破坏了我们家里的木家具。
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

战士; 勇敢或经验丰富的战斗者
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
勇敢的战士保护了他的村庄免受入侵者的侵害。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
他更关心世俗的成功，而不是精神上的成长。
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

恶化
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
缺乏教育可能会恶化贫困水平。
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

编织
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
她学会了编织美丽的地毯。
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 无人区; 沙漠
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
他们在荒野中迷路了三天。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
我完全致力于这个项目。
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

摔跤
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
孩子们喜欢在操场上摔跤。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
公司同意了一份合同，通过它将支付罚款。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病房
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
她被接收进了儿童病房。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界文化遗产地
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
孙达班是联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产地。
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

非常小
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
她在离开之前给了我一个小小的微笑。
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
看守人每小时巡逻工厂，确保安全。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

羊毛裙子
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
她在冬季穿了一件温暖的羊毛裙子。
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

提取
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
她需要从银行提取钱。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府负责公民的福利。
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

机智
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
她有敏锐的智慧和快速的幽默感。
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

根本不
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
她对这个问题一点兴趣都没有。
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

可穿戴设备
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
可穿戴设备帮助监测心率和身体活动。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

风能
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
风能在马斯达尔市得到利用。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界环境日
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界环境日每年6月5日庆祝。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保修期
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。
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 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包裹
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
她在外出前穿上一件温暖的外套。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

智慧; 知识; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年龄带来智慧和经验。
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 /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

拓宽
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
他们计划在明年拓宽这条路。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

构词法
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
构词法有助于理解英语词汇。
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

下落; 位置
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
没有人知道失踪者的下落。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

皱纹
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
她注意到她眼睛周围有几条皱纹。
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 /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪恶，恶行
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
这个故事突出了残忍国王的恶行。
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

提款
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
他从银行账户提取了500美元。
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

工作量
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
他的工作量在上个月急剧增加。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

寡妇
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
寡妇得到了她的家人和社区的支持。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水净化器
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
我们在厨房里安装了水净化器，以确保清洁的饮用水。
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 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

巫师
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
那位巫师展示了惊人的魔术。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

然而
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
她喜欢喝茶，而他喜欢喝咖啡。
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 /wiːd/

Weed

杂草
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
花园里满是杂草，需要清除。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生动物保护
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
野生动物保护旨在保护濒危物种。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

战争
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
现代战争涉及先进的技术和战略规划。
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪恶的; 恶行的;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
邪恶的女王对公主施下了一个咒语。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

工作流，过程顺序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
一个结构良好的工作流程可以提高生产力。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

热情地; 亲切地
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
她在门口热情地欢迎客人。
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 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

工作与生活平衡
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
实现工作与生活的平衡可以减轻压力并提高生产力。
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

白胡椒
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
她把白胡椒加入奶油汤中，给它增添了温和的辛辣味。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

工人
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
工人为了更好的工资和工作条件而努力奋斗。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。