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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 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 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

姓氏
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
请在表格上写下您的名字和姓氏。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

不可信
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
他因迟到而给出的借口完全不可信。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基准
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
萨巴赫·阿尔·艾哈迈德海港城市在可持续性方面设立了基准。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
他的反应是可以预测的，基于他的过去行为。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

传染性的; 有感染力的
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
她富有感染力的笑声让大家都笑了。
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

多任务处理
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
多任务处理降低了效率。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家谱显示所有祖先的名字。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

私人导师
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
私人导师帮助学生提高了他的数学技能。
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

背诵
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
孩子在班级前朗诵了一首诗。
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 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

可想象的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
他们在节日上提供了所有可以想象的食物类型。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

包裹; 捆
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
邮递员把一包信送到了我们的家。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

牛仔布裤
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
他穿着蓝色牛仔裤和白衬衫。
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

故意做的
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
他的故意行为表现出极大的关心和深思熟虑。
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 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

边界或新领域
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
机器人手术正在医学领域探索新的前沿。
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
中子电中性。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港口
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
渔船在风暴袭击海岸之前安全地回到了港口。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
她对政治家的承诺持愤世嫉俗的态度。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信徒
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
她坚信努力工作和诚实。
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 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

建立网络
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
建立网络对职业发展至关重要。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

贿赂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
那个腐败的官员在接受建筑公司贿赂时被逮捕。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

监护人; 守护者
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
在她的父母去世后，她的叔叔成为了她的法定监护人，并照顾了她。
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

度假村 / 最后的选择
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
他们在度假期间住在海滩度假村。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

不可改变的; 固定的;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
物理法则是不变的原则，支配着宇宙。
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
透明度促进了治理中的信任。
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
国际商务在最近几年显著增长。
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

监督
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
经理将监督整个建筑项目。
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

毫无意义; 没有目的; 无意义
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
数据在没有适当背景的情况下变得毫无意义。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
哈雷彗星每76年出现在天空中。
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

冒险，企业，创业
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
他在电子商务方面的新事业取得了成功。
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出现
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
新技术的出现改变了沟通方式。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

残留物
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
餐后剩余的食物被留在桌上。
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

积极主动
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
积极主动的策略是解决短缺问题的必要措施。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

守时
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
守时是职业环境中一个受重视的品质。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

薰衣草
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
薰衣草田充满了甜美而宁静的香气。
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
她已经成为一位成熟且自信的领导者。
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 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 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

工人
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
工人整天在建筑工地上辛勤工作。
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 /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
制造商为全球市场生产汽车。
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

前景的
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
公司将于下周与潜在客户会面。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

主导的; 有影响力的; 最重要的
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
主导的球员控制了整场篮球比赛。
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

脏话
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
当他撞到脚趾时，他大喊了一句脏话。
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 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

目录
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
我需要在电话目录中找到一个水管工。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非官方的
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
非官方的结果显示出一场激烈的比赛。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

熔合
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
这两种金属在高温下融合。
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

伊斯兰的
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
这座城市有许多伊斯兰文化中心。
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
她正在做物理学的研究生研究。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
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 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 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 /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。
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 /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目标导向
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
目标导向是成功的关键。
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
他迅速在军队中晋升。
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 /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家谱
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
他为自己的皇室家谱感到自豪。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

随机
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
她从书架上挑选了一本随机的书。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

珠宝商
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
这位珠宝商制作了一枚漂亮的金戒指。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。
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 ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有权
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
资源的所有权至关重要。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

钻头
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
学生们参加了学校的火灾演习。
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

慢跑
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
她每天早上在公园里慢跑。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

辩解
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
对这种粗鲁行为没有辩解。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。
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 ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物依靠光合作用来生存。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不确定性; 怀疑或缺乏确信
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
关于天气的不确定性延迟了我们的旅行。
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 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

阴沉
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
气氛突然变得阴沉。
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
碳排放必须得到控制。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。
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 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。