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 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 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。

B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

投保

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

我需要为我的新车投保。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。

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 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷声在天空中轰鸣。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸汽船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

老蒸汽船慢慢地渡过了河。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

他是历史领域的著名作家。

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 /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

关节; 共同

Meaning

a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people

Example

The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.

团队的共同努力导致了项目的成功。

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 /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

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 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 受人崇拜的人

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

这位歌手在她的热门歌曲登顶全球排行榜后成为了青少年偶像。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

雕塑家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

雕塑家花了几个月时间制作一座美丽的大理石雕像。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

请不要在我学习时打扰我。

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

获得

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

志愿者通过他们的经验获得新技能。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

山水的纯净令人赞叹。

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

可预见的

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

公司不太可能在可预见的未来做出变化。

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

加仑

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

他买了一加仑牛奶。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

监督

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

老师在考试期间监督学生。

B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口统计学的

Meaning

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.

公司在推出产品之前会分析人口统计学趋势。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

合并

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新设计融合了先进技术。

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

昏厥

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

他感到头晕，并因高温而昏倒。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

西雅图位于美国的西北部。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

未婚夫

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

莎拉在家庭聚餐时向父母介绍了她的未婚夫。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

我同情你的失去。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

荷尔蒙

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

胰岛素是一种控制血糖水平的荷尔蒙。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果

Meaning

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.

腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。

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 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可见性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

在社交媒体上的可见性增加可以帮助企业成长。

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 /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆

Meaning

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

Example

The plane made a smooth touchdown.

飞机顺利着陆。

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷宫

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

孩子们在丰收节的玉米迷宫里迷路了。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

重聚

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

这个家庭在许多年后重新团聚。

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 /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

非故意的；意外的

Meaning

not done on purpose; accidental

Example

The damage to the car was unintentional.

车的损坏是非故意的。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

引起兴趣

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

神秘小说将引起任何读者的兴趣。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

短途旅行

Meaning

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

Example

They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

他们上周末在海滩上度过了一个美好的短途旅行。

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。

B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

山上的老修道院每年吸引着许多游客。

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦; 味道强烈; 表现出愤怒和失望

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

药物有苦味。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排斥

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

该政策导致某些群体被排斥。

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

程序

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

法庭程序持续了几个小时。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

传输, 发送

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

通过互联网传输数据非常快。

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。

B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

作证

Meaning

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

Example

She was called to testify in court about the accident.

她被叫到法庭作证，关于那起事故。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

园丁用铲子挖洞种花。

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

签名

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

请在文件底部签名。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。

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 /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

宜人; 令人愉快; 迷人; 愿意同意

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今天的天气非常宜人。

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 /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

绕行

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

因为主干道封闭，我们不得不绕行。

B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

公司保持透明的商业实践。

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

助手

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

参议员的助手组织了与记者的会议。

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

安慰

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

她试图在失落后安慰她的朋友。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

即将到来

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

公司宣布了即将到来的产品发布。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望远镜

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

天文学家使用望远镜观察遥远的行星。

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

果断的; 自信的

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

她在会议中发言时非常果断。

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 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

不礼貌地

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

尽管服务很好，他还是不礼貌地对服务员说话。

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

月食昨晚可见。

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鸽子

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

白鸽平静地飞翔在蓝天上。

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

工业化显著改变了全球经济。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

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 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

沮喪

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

失去工作後，她感到沮喪。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

冰川

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

冰川由于气候变化正在慢慢融化。

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多样性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多样性促进了生态系统的稳定性和恢复力。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

鬣狗

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

猎狗在黑暗的夜晚笑了。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

布拉沃

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃！”

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

区块链

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

区块链技术确保金融交易的透明度。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

压倒性的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大型任务可能会让人感到压倒。

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

这个地区的天气非常不可预测。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

使沮丧

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

交通堵塞让所有通勤者感到沮丧。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。