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verb C1
/smɛlt/
冶炼 (yeliàn)

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

"The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory."

"工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。" (Gongren zai gongchang zhong cong kuangshi zhong yelian tie.)
verb C1
/smɜrk/
得意的微笑 (déyì de wēixiào)

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

"He smirked when he won the argument."

"他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。" (Tā zài yíngdé zhēnglùn shí déyì de xiàole.)
verb C1
/ˈsmoʊldər/
慢慢燃烧 (màn màn rán shāo)

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

"The fire smoldered for hours before it went out."

"火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。" (huǒ zāi chí xù le jǐ gè xiǎo shí cái xī miè)
verb C1
/ˈsmʌðər/
窒息 / 扑灭 (zhìxī / pūmiè)

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

"She smothered the fire with a blanket."

"她用毯子把火扑灭了。" (Tā yòng tǎnzi bǎ huǒ pūmiè le.)
noun/verb C1
/smʌdʒ/
污点,脏污的印记 (wudian, zangwu de yinji)

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

"She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin."

"她不小心把口红弄到餐巾纸上了。" (Ta bu xiaoxin ba kourong nong dao canjin zhi shang le.)
adjective C1
/smʌɡ/
自负 (zì fù)

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

"He wore a smug smile after winning the debate."

"他在赢得辩论后,露出了自负的笑容。" (Tā zài yíngdé biànlùn hòu, lùchūle zìfù de xiàoróng.)
noun/verb C1
/snɛər/
陷阱 (xianjing)

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

"The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits."

"猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。" (Lieren shezhi le yige xianjing lai buchu tuzi.)
verb/noun C1
/snɑːrl/
咆哮,堵塞 (páo xiào, dǔ sè)

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

"The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate."

"狗对门口的陌生人咆哮。" (gǒu duì mén kǒu de mò shēng rén páo xiào.)
verb C1
/snɪər/
嘲笑 (chaoxiao)

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

"She sneered at his attempt to sing."

"她嘲笑他的唱歌尝试。" (Ta chaoxiao ta de changge changshi.)
verb C1
/ˈsnɪkər/
偷笑 (tōu xiào)

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

"The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake."

"当老师犯错时,学生们偷偷地笑了。" (Dāng lǎoshī fàn cuò shí, xuéshēngmen tōutōu de xiàole.)
adjective C1
/snaɪd/
讽刺的 (fèngcì de)

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

"He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress."

"他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。" (Tā rěn bù zhù duì tā de qúnzi zuòchū fèngcì de pínglùn.)
verb C1
/snɪp/
剪切 (jianqie)

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

"She snipped the loose thread from her dress."

"她剪下了裙子上松散的线。" (Ta jian xia le qunzi shang songsan de xian.)
adjective C1
/ˈsnɒbɪʃ/
自命不凡 (zì mìng bù fán)

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

"She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters."

"她看起来很自命不凡,因为她避免与服务员交谈。" (Tā kàn qǐlái hěn zì mìng bù fán, yīnwèi tā bìmiǎn yǔ fúwùyuán jiāotán.)
verb C1
/snʌb/
冷落 (lěngluò)

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

"He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed."

"他感到受伤,当他的邀请被冷落。" (Tā gǎndào shòushāng, dāng tā de yāoqǐng bèi lěngluò.)
sobriety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈbraɪəti/
清醒 (qīngxǐng)

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

"He has maintained his sobriety for five years."

"他已经保持清醒五年了。" (Tā yǐjīng bǎochí qīngxǐng wǔ nián le.)
sociability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/
社交性 (shejiaoxing)

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

"Her sociability made her popular in the office."

"她的社交性使她在办公室中非常受欢迎。" (Ta de shejiaoxing shi ta zai bangongshi zhong feichang shou huanying.)
societal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
səˈsaɪ.ə.təl
社会的 (shehui de)

Relating to society or social relationships.

"Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate."

"太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。" (Taikong lüyou de shehui xiaoyi zhengzai bianlun zhong.)
socioeconomic progress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/
社会经济进步 (shehui jingji jinbu)

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

"Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities."

"社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。" (Shehui jingji jinbu tishengle bianyuanhua shequ.)
sociopolitical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl
社会政治 (shehui zhengzhi)

Combining social and political factors.

"Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions."

"社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。" (Shehui zhengzhi yinsu jingchang yingxiang gonggong zhengce juece.)
sodium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsəʊdiəm/
(na)

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

"Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body."

"钠是维持体内液体平衡的必需元素。" (Na shì wéichí tǐnèi yètǐ pínghéng de bìxū yuánsù.)
soil management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
土壤管理 (tǔrǎng guǎnlǐ)

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

"Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity."

"适当的土壤管理可以提高长期农业生产力。" (Shìdàng de tǔrǎng guǎnlǐ kěyǐ tígāo chángqī nóngyè shēngchǎnlì.)
adjective C1
/sɔɪld/
脏的 (zang de)

dirty or stained; not clean

"His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud."

"他在泥巴里玩后,衣服弄脏了。" (Ta zai niba li wan hou, yifu nong zang le.)
Solace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈsɒləs/
安慰 (ānwèi)

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

"She found solace in music after the loss of her father."

"她在失去父亲后在音乐中找到了安慰。" (Tā zài shīqù fùqīn hòu zài yīnyuè zhōng zhǎodào le ānwèi.)
verb/noun C1
/ˈsɒldər/
焊接 (hanjie)

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

"He soldered the broken wires back together."

"他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。" (Tā jiāng duànliè de diànxiàn chóngxīn hànjiē zài yīqǐ.)
noun C1
/səˈlɛmnɪti/
庄严 (zhuangyan)

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

"The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity."

"仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。" (Yishi zai zhuangyan de qifen zhong jinxing.)
verb C1
/səˈlɪsɪt/
请求 (qingqiu)

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

"The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims."

"慈善机构正在为洪水灾民募捐。" (Cishan jigou zhengzai wei hongshui zaimin mujuan.)
verb C1
/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/
巩固 (gonggu)

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

"The company solidified its position in the market."

"公司巩固了其在市场中的地位。" (Gongsi gonggu le qi zai shichang zhong de diwei.)
soliloquy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈlɪləkwi/
独白 (dúbái)

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

"Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama."

"哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。" (Hāmǔléitè de dúbái shì Shāshìbǐyà xìjù zhōng zuì zhùmíng de duànluò zhī yī.)
noun C1
/ˈsɒlstɪs/
至点 (zhì diǎn)

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

"People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals."

"人们通过节日和仪式庆祝夏至。" (Rénmen tōngguò jiérì hé yíshì qìngzhù xià zhì.)
solubility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/
溶解度 (rongjie du)

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

"The solubility of salt in water is high."

"盐在水中的溶解度很高。" (yan zai shui zhong de rongjie du hen gao.)
adjective C1
/ˈsɒljʊbəl/
可溶的 (kerongde)

able to be dissolved, especially in water

"Sugar is soluble in water."

"糖在水中可溶。" (Tang zai shui zhong kerong.)
solvency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɒl.vən.si/
拥有超过负债的资产;偿还债务的能力 (yōngyǒu chāoguò fùzhài de zīchǎn; chánghuán zhàiwù de nénglì)

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

"The company's solvency determines its financial health."

"公司的偿付能力决定了其财务健康状况。" (Gōngsī de chángfù nénglì juédìngle qí cáiwù jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng.)
solvent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C1
/ˈsɒlvənt/
溶剂, 还债能力 (rongji, huan zhai nengli)

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

"Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories."

"丙酮是实验室中常用的溶剂。" (Bingtong shi shiyan shi zhong changyong de rongji.)
adjective C1
/ˈsɒmbər/
阴沉 (yīnchén)

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

"The funeral had a somber atmosphere."

"葬礼有一种阴沉的气氛。" (Zànglǐ yǒu yī zhǒng yīnchén de qìfēn.)
noun C1
/səˈnɑːtə/
音乐作品 (奏鸣曲) (yīn yuè zuò pǐn (zòu míng qǔ))

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

"She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano."

"她在钢琴上演奏了贝多芬的美丽奏鸣曲。" (Tā zài gāngqín shàng yǎnzòu le bèiduōfēn de měilì zòumíngqǔ.)
adjective C1
/ˈsɒnɪk/
音速的 (yīnsù de)

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

"The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier."

"喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。" (Pēnqìjī tūpò shēngsù bìlěi shí fāchūle jùdà de bàozhà shēng.)
noun C1
/ˈsɒnɪt/
十四行诗 (shísì háng shī)

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

"Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty."

"莎士比亚写了许多关于爱情与美丽的著名十四行诗。" (Shāshìbǐyà xiěle xǔduō guānyú àiqíng yǔ měilì de zhùmíng shísì háng shī.)
adjective C1
/səˈnɔːrəs/
深沉的声音 (shencheng de shengyin)

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

"The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater."

"演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。" (Yǎnyuán nà shēnchén de shēngyīn chōngmǎnle zhěnggè jùyuàn.)
sophisticate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/
使精致 (shi jing zhi)

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

"Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview."

"出国旅行帮助他完善了世界观。" (Chu guo lv xing bang zhu ta wan shan le shi jie guan.)
sophistication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/
复杂性 (fùzáxìng)

the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex

"Her sophistication impressed everyone at the party."

"她的复杂性给派对上的每个人留下了深刻印象。" (Tā de fùzáxìng gěi pàiduì shàng de měi gè rén liú xià le shēnkè yìnxiàng.)
noun C1
/səˈprɑːnoʊ/
女性或男孩的最高唱功 (nǚxìng huò nánhái de zuìgāo chànggōng)

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

"She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert."

"她在音乐会期间以女高音的音域唱得非常美。" (Tā zài yīnyuè huì qījiān yǐ nǚ gāoyīn de yīnyù chàng dé fēicháng měi.)
noun C1
/ˈsɔːrsəri/
巫术 (wūshù)

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

"The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery."

"村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。" (Cūnmín men xiāngxìn jíbìng shì yóu wūshù yǐnqǐ de.)
sordid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈsɔːrdɪd/
可耻的 (kechi de)

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

"The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past."

"报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。" (Bàozhǐ bàoguāngle nà wèi zhèngzhì jiā de kěchǐ guòqù.)
adjective C1
/ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/
隔音的; 防止声音进出 (géyīn de)

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

"The recording studio has sound-proof walls."

"录音室有隔音墙。" (lùyīn shì yǒu géyīn qiáng.)
sovereign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/ˈsɒvərɪn/
主权 (zhǔquán)

a supreme ruler such as a king; possessing supreme or ultimate power

"The sovereign made a new decree."

"主权发布了新法令。" (Zhǔquán fābùle xīn fǎlìng.)
sovereignty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɒvrənti/
主权 (zhǔquán)

Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.

"The country declared its sovereignty after years of colonial rule."

"该国在经历多年殖民统治后宣布了其主权。" (Gāi guó zài jīnglì duōnián zhímín tǒngzhì hòu xuānbù le qí zhǔquán.)
spaced repetition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən
间隔重复 (jian ge chong fu)

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

"Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention."

"间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。" (Jian ge chong fu you zhu yu changqi ji yi bao chi.)
adjective C1
/ˈspɛərɪŋ/
节俭 / 节制 (jiéjiǎn / jiézhì)

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

"She is sparing in her use of words."

"她在使用词语时很节省。" (Tā zài shǐyòng cíyǔ shí hěn jiéshěng.)
adjective C1
/spɑːrs/
稀少 (xishao)

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

"Vegetation was sparse in the desert."

"沙漠中的植被稀少。" (Shamo zhong de zhiwu xishao.)
adjective C1
/ˈspɑːrtn/
斯巴达式 (sībā dá shì)

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

"He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair."

"他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里,只有一张床和一把椅子。" (Tā zhù zài yīgè sībā dá shì de fángjiān lǐ, zhǐ yǒu yī zhāng chuáng hé yī bǎ yǐzi.)