高二英语Unit 2单词表人教版1. Vocabulary1.1 Nouns•abuse– improper or excessive use or treatment, especially to harm or mistreat.•approval– the act of officially agreeing or accepting something.•audience– the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.•bond– a force or feeling that unites people; a connection or relationship.•campaign– a series of planned activities with a specific goal, usually involving the use of communication and advertising strategies.•candidate– a person who applies or is nominated for a job, position, or contest.•censorship– the practice of suppressing or limiting access to information, ideas, or other forms of expression.•challenge– a difficult task or situation that requires effort, skill, or courage to overcome.•citizen– a member of a particular country who has certain rights and responsibilities.•companion– a person or animal with whom one spends time or shares experiences.•concept– an idea or mental image that represents a category or a specific object or phenomenon.•consequence– the result or effect of an action or situation.•corporation– a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity.•courtesy– polite behavior; a polite or respectful act or expression.•criticism– the act of expressing disapproval or pointing out faults or shortcomings.•cyberbullying– the use of electronic communication to bully or harass someone, typically through social media platforms or electronic messaging.•deed– an action or accomplishment.•discipline– a system of rules or regulations for behavior.•distraction– a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.•documentary– a nonfictional film or television program that presents factual information about a subject.•editorial– an article or opinion piece in a newspaper or magazine that reflects the views or policies of its editor or publisher.•emotional– relating to feelings or emotions.•equality– the state of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities.•ethical– relating to moral principles or standards.•evidence– facts, information, or data that supports a claim or argument.•exploitation– the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or resources.•fault– responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.•freedom– the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.•generation– all of the people who were born and lived around the same time.•harassment– aggressive pressure or intimidation, often repeated, that causes discomfort or distress.•harm– physical or mental injury or damage.•hope– a feeling of expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen.•identity– the qualities, beliefs, personality, and expressions that make a person who they are.•ignorance– lack of knowledge or information.•immigration– the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.•independence– the state of being free from outside control or support.•individual– a single person, as opposed to a group or society.•influence– the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.•injustice– the lack or violation of fairness or justice.•inspiration– the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative or worthwhile.•joy– a feeling of great pleasure or happiness.•justice– the quality of being fair and just.•knowledge– information, skills, or awareness gained through experience, education, or study.•leadership– the action of leading a group of people or an organization.•legacy– something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time.•liberty– the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.•lifestyle– the way in which a person or group lives and the values and attitudes they have.•maturity– the state of being fully developed or grown.•media– the main means of mass communication, such as newspapers, magazines, television, or the internet.•morality– principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.•opinion– a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.•opposition– resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.•outcast– a person who has been rejected or excluded by society or a social group.•parallel– a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another.•peace– freedom from disturbance; tranquility.•perspective– a particular attitude or way of viewing something.•petition– a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.•platform– a raised level surface on which people or things can stand.•pollution– the presence in or introduction into the environment of substances or things that have harmful or poisonous effects.•prejudice– preconceived opinion or bias, usually unfavorable, formed without adequate knowledge, reason, or thought.•priority– the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.•reality– the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.•reputation– the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.•responsibility– the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or someone.•rights– the legal or moral entitlements that individuals possess.•scandal– an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.•scarcity– the state of being in short supply; shortage.•self-esteem–confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.•shadow– a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.•silence– complete absence of sound; quiet.•society– the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.•stereotype– a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.•storytelling– the activity of telling or writing stories.•support– the action of giving assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or something.•technology– the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.•tension– mental or emotional strain or excitement.•tradition– the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.•tribute– an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude or respect.•victim– a person who is deceived or cheated, typically by others.•victory– an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.•violence– behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.•volunteer– a person who freely offers to do something or to assist in some way.•warning– a statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary signal.•wealth– a large amount of money or valuable possessions.•wisdom– the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement.1.2 Verbs•achieve– successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage.•argue– give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view.•explore– travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it or familiarize oneself with it.•impact– have a strong effect on someone or something.•participate– take part or become involved in an activity or event.•persuade– cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.•respect– admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.•reveal– make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.•strengthen– make or become stronger.•unite– come or bring together for a common purpose or action.1.3 Adjectives•active– engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.•alert– quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.•anonymous– not identified by name; of unknown name.•balanced– having different elements in the correct proportions.•changeable– liable to change or vary; alterable.•compassionate– feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.•consistent– acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.•creative– relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.•curious– eager to know or learn something.•fair– treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination.•flexible– capable of bending or being bent without breaking.•honest– free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.•influential– having great influence on someone or something.•intelligent– having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.•powerful– having great power or strength.•resilient– able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.•responsible– having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one’s job or role.•selfless– concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own; unselfish.•valuable– worth a lot of money or considered to be important or useful.2. ConclusionThis vocabulary list includes a wide range of nouns, verbs, and adjectives related to Unit 2 of the high school English textbook published by Renjiao Publishing. These words cover various topics such as society, relationships, ethics, activism, media, and more. Familiarizing oneself with these words will prove helpful in understanding the unit’s content and engaging in disc ussions or activities related to the unit’s themes. It is essential to remember that effective language learning involves not only memorizing vocabulary but also using it in context to develop language skills.。
