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 /ʃʌv/

shove

推

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

他把箱子推到角落里。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

盛宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

婚礼盛宴包括了来自双方家庭文化的传统菜肴。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

她在危机期间保持了冷静和哲学的态度。

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的

Meaning

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

Example

She is known for her charitable work in the community.

她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空气在开放的大厅自由流通。

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

乐观

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

赋权

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

赋权举措提升信心。

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

可忍受的; 容忍的; 不太不愉快或痛苦

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

服药后，疼痛变得可以忍受。

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大炮

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。

B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物

Meaning

a combination of different substances or elements

Example

The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.

蛋糕面糊是面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶的混合物。

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 ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

友好且热情地接待陌生人或客人; 热情好客

Meaning

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests

Example

The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.

当地人对游客非常热情好客。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

复苏

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

急救员成功让昏迷的男子复苏。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。

B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

过早的

Meaning

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

Example

His decision to quit the job was premature.

他决定辞职的决定过早。

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

心态; 思维方式

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

团队需要发展一种胜利的心态才能成功。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制 / 控制

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府采取了措施来遏制通货膨胀。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

强烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

她在事故后感到剧烈的疼痛。

B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

牙龈; 粘稠物质

Meaning

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

Example

The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.

牙医检查了她的牙龈，寻找是否有疾病迹象。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

他询问了列车时刻表。

B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者

Meaning

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

Example

She works as a software developer at a tech company.

她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。

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 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

至关重要

Meaning

essential or necessary for life or success

Example

It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.

在夏天保持水分非常重要。

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 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

每个国家派遣了一个代表参加国际会议。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

尘土粒子在靠近窗户的空气中飘浮。

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上升

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

登山者将在黎明时分爬上山。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

渡船

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

我们坐渡船过河。

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

她有惊人的语言能力。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然的

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火灾是由偶然的火花引起的。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

坦率地说; 直言不讳;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

坦率地说，我认为这个计划需要更多的考虑。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

资格

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

资格标准确保公平。

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁荣

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

凭借努力工作和决心，她在事业中取得了成功。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

重新造林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

重新造林的努力对恢复生态系统至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

穿衣

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

她把宝宝穿上了温暖的衣服。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

阵容；排成一列

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

教练在比赛前宣布了球队阵容。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

缎带

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

她用一条红色的缎带绑住了她的头发。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

项目的完成将再需要几周时间。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

挑剔

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

这个孩子对她吃的东西非常挑剔。

B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

无关的; 不相关

Meaning

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Example

The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.

这两个事件完全无关。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

获胜者站在讲台上领奖。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

客户重视我们服务的可靠性。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

她对他的信任是隐性的。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。

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。

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸福

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。

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 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 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

投资股票可以产生长期财富。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。

B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

红叶

Meaning

red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens

Example

Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.

红叶富含铁，并且在孟加拉家庭中经常食用。

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

在全国范围内

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

该政策在全国范围内实施，以确保所有公民享有平等的福利。

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

母狗;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

那只母狗生下了五只小狗。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

令人担忧

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

年轻人中的失业率令人担忧。

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自夸; 吹牛; 骄傲

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

他不断吹嘘自己的财富让所有人都很烦。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

橡树

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

那棵老橡树为整个院子提供了阴凉。

B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

脆弱性

Meaning

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Example

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

解决脆弱性对于稳定性至关重要。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

几乎; 实际上;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

这座建筑在地震中几乎被摧毁。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

他做出了大胆的决定，开始了自己的生意。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

生态平衡

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

维持生态平衡对可持续的星球至关重要。

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

接种

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

孩子们通常在上学前会接种疫苗。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。

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 /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 /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 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

他们聚集在一起，悼念他们朋友的离世。

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 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

餐巾

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

她在开始吃晚餐前，把餐巾放在了自己的膝盖上。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

她站在门口，等待他的到来。

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

臀部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

她把手放在臀部上。

B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

微风

Meaning

a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease

Example

The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.

清凉的海风让炎热的夏日更加宜人。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

猛烈的; 好斗的; 展示强烈情感或决心的

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

猛烈的风暴摧毁了村里许多房屋。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

结果是显而易见的。

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。