B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明确地

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示明确地写出来，以避免任何混淆。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

协调

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

我们需要协调我们的努力，以便按时完成项目。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

收银员站在柜台后面。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

可避免的

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

如果有适当的计划，大部分损失是可以避免的。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。

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 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

紧紧地；牢牢地

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

紧握绳子，避免跌倒。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

卵石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

他把一块卵石扔进池塘，看着水波。

B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

相同的; 完全一样的

Meaning

exactly the same; not different in any way

Example

The twins look completely identical to each other.

这对双胞胎看起来完全一样。

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 /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 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 /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

使用削皮器去除土豆皮。

B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

分别；按照给定的顺序；分开且按已经提到的顺序

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

约翰和玛丽分别是25岁和30岁。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者

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 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 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

草药

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

罗勒是意大利料理中常用的草药。

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 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。

B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远

Meaning

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

Example

The speech had a profound impact on the audience.

演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。

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 /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

全球联盟促进环境可持续性。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

耕种

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

农民在稻田里种植水稻。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

引擎是汽车最重要的组件。

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

蓝调

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

听蓝调音乐总是让他平静下来。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德；道德；有用的品质

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

虚拟现实

Meaning

Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.

Example

Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.

虚拟现实（VR）在游戏和训练模拟中被广泛使用。

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的；严厉的

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。

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 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

有洞察力的

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

教授就全球经济进行了有洞察力的讲座。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

在雨季生意很清淡。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

揭示

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

调查揭示了丑闻的真相。

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 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

飞镖/迅速奔跑

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫迅速穿过街道以避开汽车。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

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 /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

狡猾

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

狡猾的狐狸欺骗了农夫。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

适合公众展示; 看起来体面

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

确保在面试中看起来像个体面的人。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密集的

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森林是如此密集，以至于只有很少的阳光照射到地面。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。

B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

麻烦; 不便; 困难

Meaning

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

Example

Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.

在线预订门票可以帮你省去在剧院排长队的麻烦。

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

核能

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

该国正在开发核能。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

多丘陵的

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

这个村庄位于一个美丽的多丘陵地区。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

贫困的; 需要帮助的; 缺乏基本生活必需品的

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

慈善在冬季帮助贫困家庭。

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 /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地

Meaning

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

Example

The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.

森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

松了一口气

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

听到好消息后，她感到松了一口气。

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

口译员; 翻译员;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国际会议聘请了专业口译员来实时翻译演讲。

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。

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 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 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

热的

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

她穿着一件热的夹克，在冬天保持温暖。

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

番石榴

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

我喜欢从我们花园的树上吃新鲜的番石榴。

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

附着

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

中子附着在质子上。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯

Meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

Example

His speech was clear and coherent.

他的演讲清晰且连贯。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

长期记忆

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

重复练习有助于将信息转移到长期记忆中。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

她总是准时到达会议。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

种族主义者

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

他被指控发表种族主义的评论。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

短途旅行；旅游

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校为所有学生组织了去科学博物馆的短途旅行。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

天上有数不清的星星。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

误导性的

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

广告具有误导性，并提供了虚假的信息。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

车费

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

到市中心的公交车费是五美元。

B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便

Meaning

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

Example

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

适应性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

适应不断变化的环境在商业中至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

种族的

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

种族平等是许多社会中的一个重要问题。

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

烹饪的

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

烹饪的进步提升了用餐体验。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

这个过滤器将有效地净化水。

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

渴望

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

他搬到国外后，非常想念他的家乡。

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

小心不要洒出你的咖啡。

B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创

Meaning

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

Example

Pioneering efforts often lead to success.

开创性努力常常通向成功。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

爆发

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

城市中爆发了流感。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸汽

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

茶壶在炉子上冒蒸汽。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市场

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

城市的市场每个星期五早上都很拥挤。

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 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

Example

He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.

他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

布置, 提供

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

他们用现代家具布置了新房。

B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

过量服药

Meaning

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

Example

He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.

他因毒品过量被送进了医院。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

肾脏

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

喝足够的水有助于保持肾脏健康。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

未受伤

Meaning

Without injury; not physically harmed.

Example

All the passengers were rescued uninjured.

所有乘客都没有受伤并被救援。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

工人

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

工人为了更好的工资和工作条件而努力奋斗。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福

Meaning

To eat more food than the body needs.

Example

She tends to overeat when she is stressed.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

公司必须披露所有的财务信息。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的；优雅的；有品位的

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

她把家装饰得非常有品位。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降的

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

河流沿着向下的河道朝着山谷流去。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

这两个计划本质上是相同的。

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

航空公司是该国最大的承运人。

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 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。