B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警方在犯罪现场找到了危险的武器。

B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

延迟

Meaning

to make something happen later than planned

Example

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

航班因恶劣天气被延误。

B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外

Meaning

completely; totally; without exception

Example

I absolutely agree with your decision.

我完全同意你的决定。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

打断

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

她尽量不在他说话时打断他。

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

声称

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

他声称自己是合法的拥有者。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

脱氧核糖核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学家从古代骨头中提取了DNA。

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

病毒

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Example

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

计算机感染了一个危险的病毒。

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

成形的

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

雕塑被塑造成一个人形。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参考

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

请参阅第45页以获取更多详细信息。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店主对新顾客显得不友好。

B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

平静地

Meaning

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

Example

She spoke calmly despite being angry.

她在生气的情况下冷静地说话。

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

隐私

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

每个人都有隐私权。

B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表

Meaning

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

Example

The representative addressed critical issues.

代表解决了关键问题。

B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成

Meaning

to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements

Example

The committee consists of five members.

委员会由五个成员组成。

B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

解释; 阐明;

Meaning

a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning

Example

The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.

老师详细解释了这个复杂的数学概念。

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

虾

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

我们点了蒜蓉黄油烤虾做晚餐。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

历史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

胜利日是孟加拉国的一个历史性时刻。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投资

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

废物管理基础设施的投资至关重要。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

揭示

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

调查揭示了真相。

B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

可靠的

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

可靠的系统确保效率。

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

三分之二

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

三分之二的学生通过了考试。

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。

B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱

Meaning

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

Example

She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.

她非常喜爱画画，并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。

B1 noun trend

trend

趋势

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

当前的森林砍伐趋势令人担忧。

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

行李箱

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

她把衣服放进了行李箱。

B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下面; 底下

Meaning

under; below; underneath

Example

The treasure lies beneath the old tree.

宝藏埋在古老的树下。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

权利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人们的权利被优先考虑。

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。

B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

珍贵的

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

这枚戒指对我奶奶来说非常珍贵。

B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸福

Meaning

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

Example

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

她在获得奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

分析

Meaning

Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.

Example

Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.

数据分析对于机器学习模型至关重要。

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

结束

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

我们将在五点钟结束会议。

B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

孔雀

Meaning

a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan

Example

The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.

那只雄伟的孔雀展开了五彩斑斓的羽毛，吸引了人们的注意。

B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

措施

Meaning

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

Example

Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.

缓解措施专注于减少排放。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。

B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

证据

Meaning

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true

Example

The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.

侦探找到了至关重要的证据，解开了神秘案件。

B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

广播

Meaning

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

Example

The match was broadcast live on television.

比赛通过电视现场直播。

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。

B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投资者

Meaning

a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit

Example

The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.

投资者用一大笔钱资助了这家初创公司。

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治议程包括自治。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

在多年的经验之后，她被选为公司的女主席。

B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

即

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

许多两栖动物，即青蛙和蝾螈，能够同时在水中和陆地上生活。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

扩展的

Meaning

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

Example

They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.

他们这个夏天在欧洲度过了一个扩展的假期。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

讲师

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

讲师用清楚的例子解释了理论。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫罗兰色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的紫罗兰色裙子参加派对。

B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

Meaning

to leave, especially to start a journey

Example

The train will depart at 9 a.m.

B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

语言学习应用

Meaning

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

Example

Language apps make learning easier.

语言应用程序使学习变得更加容易。

B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

目标

Meaning

An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.

Example

Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.

实现能源目标对全球进步至关重要。

B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁止

Meaning

to order someone not to do something

Example

The school forbids smoking on campus.

学校禁止在校园内吸烟。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。

B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

燃料

Meaning

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power

Example

The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.

燃料成本的上升影响了全球的交通和供暖费用。

B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

日程安排; 计划;

Meaning

a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable

Example

Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.

请在确认会议时间前查看您的时间表。

B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸福

Meaning

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

Example

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的快乐。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

我们听到雷声滚过天空。

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

洗澡

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

I bathe every morning before going to work.

我每天早上上班前洗澡。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能力的; 能干的

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

她能够处理复杂的问题。

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户

Meaning

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Example

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行为良好

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

孩子们在仪式期间表现得很乖。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

关于会议时间存在混淆，因此一半团队迟到了。

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

其次

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

首先，我们需要资金；其次，我们需要一支强大的团队。

B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

热情; 兴奋; 激情

Meaning

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Example

Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

她对这个项目的热情鼓舞了整个团队。

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。

B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

茶壶

Meaning

a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea

Example

She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.

她把热水倒入茶壶中来泡茶。

B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

清除

Meaning

to remove or get rid of something

Example

I need to rid the house of all the clutter.

我需要把家里的杂乱清理掉。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

她确信他在说实话。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北方的

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

该国的北部因其寒冷的气候而闻名。

B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猎

Meaning

the activity of chasing and killing wild animals

Example

Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.

狩猎在许多国家受到严格监管。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

旅游

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

旅游促进了许多国家的经济增长。

B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

本地的

Meaning

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

Example

He is a native speaker of Bengali.

他是孟加拉语的母语者。

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

增加的

Meaning

became greater in size, amount, or degree

Example

The company's revenue increased last year.

公司去年收入增加了。

B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning

activities related to selling products or services

Example

The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

满足

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

她对自己在乡村的简单生活感到满足。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

乐意并愉快地

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

我很乐意帮你做作业。

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

残忍; 不友好

Meaning

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

Example

It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.

他取笑她的外貌，真是太不友善了。

B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

小道

Meaning

a path or track left by something that has passed

Example

The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

远足者沿着森林中的小道走。

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

市场营销, 营销, 推广

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

数字营销已经改变了商业策略。

B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

定时器

Meaning

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

Example

He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.

他把定时器设置为三十分钟以完成任务。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自动

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

门在你进入后自动关闭。

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

政治家承诺改善经济。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

仪器

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

医生在手术过程中使用了一种特殊的仪器。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

县

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

她在英格兰北部的一个小县长大。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。

B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

棕榈树

Meaning

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

Example

The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

棕榈树生产我们喜欢吃的甜水果。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探索

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

他们决定一起探索森林。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

放松的

Meaning

free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable

Example

She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.

听了轻音乐后，她感到很放松。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

记者

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

记者在现场采访了几个人。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

不同的; 不相似的

Meaning

different from; not similar to

Example

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.

与他哥哥不同，他喜欢安静的活动。

B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

拳击手; 平角内裤; 拳师犬

Meaning

a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog

Example

The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.

那名拳击手在冠军赛前每天早上刻苦训练。

B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

战略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Example

The strategy ensured success.

该战略确保了成功。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

运气; 财富; 命运

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

他通过明智地投资科技公司赚到了财富。

B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

虚构

Meaning

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

Example

She enjoys reading science fiction novels.

她喜欢阅读科幻小说。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

基础

Meaning

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example

Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.

信任是任何强大关系的基础。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

沮丧

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

她在考试失败后感到沮丧。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

呼吁; 申请; 吸引力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

慈善机构发起了一个捐赠的呼吁。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

买家

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

买家在付款之前检查了这辆车。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

书商

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

书商推荐了我暑期阅读的一本好小说。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

激动

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

过山车之旅让冒险爱好者感到兴奋。

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艇

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

海底电缆促进了国际通信。

B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

卡路里

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

她在吃任何包装食品之前会检查卡路里的含量。

B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

证据

Meaning

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

Example

The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

侦探提供了嫌疑人有罪的证据。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

委员会提交了他们的建议。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

这个提案没有被接受。

B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

磨损的

Meaning

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

Example

His shoes were old and worn.

他的鞋子很旧，磨损严重。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

我们沿着海岸走，捡贝壳。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸福

Meaning

the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health

Example

Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

震惊

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

他的突然离开消息让每个人都震惊。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

讲座开始让学生感到无聊。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水对生命至关重要。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪的

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

她因为对父母撒谎而感到有罪。