Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
contaminate
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B2 noun
contamination
污染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
B2 verb
contemplate
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
B2 adjective
contemporary
当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
B2 noun
contempt
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
B2 verb
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.
B2 adjective
contented
满足的
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
B2 verb, noun
contest
竞赛, 挑战
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
B2 adjective
contextual
情境的
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
B2 adverb
Continually
持续地; 一再
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
B2 noun
continuation
延续
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
B2 noun
continuity
连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
B2 adverb
Continuously
连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
B2 noun
contraction
收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
B2 noun
contractor
承包商
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
B2 verb
contradict
反驳
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
B2 noun
Contradiction
矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
B2 adjective
contradictory
矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
B2 adjective
Contrary
相反的; 反对的;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
B2 noun
contributor
贡献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
B2 noun
controller
控制器
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
B2 adjective
controversial
有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
B2 noun
Controversy
争议; 分歧
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
B2 adjective
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.