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 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

脚踏实地

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

在困难的情况下保持脚踏实地有助于增强韧性。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残忍

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感恩

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

极其大; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

巨型喷气机在机场延误。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

积累

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

灰尘的积累影响家用电器的效率。

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 /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主在开店前检查了清单。

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

我发誓说真话。

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 /ɡreɪv/

Grave

坟墓

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

每周日，家人都会去探访他们心爱的祖父的坟墓。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

演员的笑容看起来很不自然，很勉强。

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 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

在赢得奖项并获得晋升后，她感到双倍幸运。

B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

那块老木板太硬了，弯不起来。

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

快速地; 迅速

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

公司正在迅速拓展新市场。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

看不见的；未曾看到或注意到的

Meaning

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

Example

The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.

自然界的看不见的力量可能非常强大。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。

B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙

Meaning

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

Example

The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.

小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

概率

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

明天有很高的降雨概率。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

职位安排或分配

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

公司为毕业生安排了工作岗位。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植被

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森林中有着丰富的植被。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

许多动物栖息在森林中。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平线

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太阳消失在地平线下。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市中心的人口密度极高。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆炸震动了整个社区。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

信任的; 表现出对某人或某事的信任

Meaning

having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting

Example

She was too trustful and believed everything he said.

她太信任了，什么都相信他说的。

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, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

开花

Meaning

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

Example

The small garden began to blossom in spring.

小花园在春天开始开花。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

公司决定暂停他的会员资格。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。

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 /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。

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 noun /θred/

thread

线

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

海星缓慢地在海底移动，寻找食物。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。

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 /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 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

残忍地

Meaning

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

Example

She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.

她在会议期间残忍地谈论了她的同事。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

使用字幕以更好地理解。

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由斗士

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

这位自由斗士把一生献给了祖国的解放。

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

环保技术

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

环保技术可以减轻污染。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

忍受

Meaning

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

Example

He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.

他必须忍受多年的困苦，才能取得成功。

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

海湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

船只停泊在海湾。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

假人 / 傻瓜

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

裁缝用假人展示了这件衣服。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

州长

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

州长向公民们讲述了即将来临的选举。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

交易; 对待; 事务处理

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

他与客户的公平交易为他赢得了极好的声誉。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干旱

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干旱显著影响农作物的生长。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

司机加速超车。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

等级制度

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企业等级制度决定了谁作出最终决定。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

汽车在路中间急停。

B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

全球和平

Meaning

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

Example

Global peace requires collective efforts.

全球和平需要集体努力。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

事故对司机来说是致命的。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不适当

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

在图书馆大声说话是不适当的。

B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

安装

Meaning

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

Example

The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.

海底电缆的安装几乎完成。

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 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

她把毯子围绕着婴儿，这样他就保持温暖。

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

渐进的变化更具可持续性。

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自传

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

她发布了一本关于她成功之路的自传。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

可变的

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

这周的天气变化很大。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不服从的

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

不听话的孩子拒绝遵守规则。

B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

问卷

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参与者填写了关于他们习惯的详细问卷。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲劳

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

缺乏睡眠会导致极度疲劳。

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 愿意冒险

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

登山者的大胆令基地营的每个人都印象深刻。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

合同的终止导致了财务损失。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

盟友; 联合; 关联

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

同盟军在战争期间一起工作。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形物体；地球；地球的球形模型

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

老师使用地球仪向学生展示不同国家的位置。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

他在没有告诉任何人就离开，这是不负责任的行为。

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理论的

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

这个想法在没有实际证据的情况下，仍然主要是理论性的。

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

急切地; 怀着强烈的愿望

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

孩子们急切地等待假期的开始。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

保密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

保密性对数据安全至关重要。

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 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

臉紅 / 用水沖洗

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

她因為羞愧而臉紅，當她意識到她的錯誤時。

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 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

他在整个会议期间保持沉默。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

城市郊区

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a town or city

Example

They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

他们在城市郊区建了一家新工厂。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物，既用于食物也用于动物饲料。