Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C1
/ˈstaɪləs/
触控笔 (chùkòng bǐ)

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

"She used a stylus to draw on her tablet."

"她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。" (Tā shǐyòng chùkòng bǐ zài píngbǎn diànnǎo shàng huìhuà.)
verb C1
/ˈstaɪmi/
妨碍 (fáng'ài)

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

"The new regulations could stymie small businesses."

"新规章可能会阻碍小型企业的发展。" (Xīn guīzhāng kěnéng huì zǔ'ài xiǎoxíng qǐyè de fāzhǎn.)
adjective C1
/swɑːv/
迷人且优雅 (mírén qiě yōuyǎ)

charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way

"He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party."

"他是一个优雅的绅士,在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。" (Tā shì yīgè yōuyǎ de shēnshì, zài pàiduì shàng gěi dàjiā liúxiàle shēnkè de yìnxiàng.)
subconscious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C1
/ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/
潜意识 (qian yishi)

Relating to the part of the mind that influences thoughts and actions without full awareness.

"Her fear of dogs was rooted in her subconscious."

"她对狗的恐惧根植于她的潜意识。" (Ta dui gou de kongju genzhi yu ta de qian yishi.)
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subdue

verb C1
/səbˈdjuː/

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

"The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly."

noun C1
/səbˈdʒɛkʃən/
征服 (zhēngfú)

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

"The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler."

"人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。" (Rénmín zài yīgè cánbào tǒngzhì zhě de zhēngfú xià shòukǔ.)
adjective C1
/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
主观的 (zhǔguān de)

based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts

"Beauty is often considered a subjective concept."

"美丽通常被视为一个主观的概念。" (Měilì tōngcháng bèi shì wéi yīgè zhǔguān de gàiniàn.)
sublime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/səˈblaɪm/
崇高 (chónggāo)

of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

"The view from the mountain top was simply sublime."

"从山顶看到的景色简直是崇高的。" (Cóng shāndǐng kàn dào de jǐngsè jiǎnzhí shì chónggāo de.)
subliminal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/sʌbˈlɪmɪnəl/
潜意识 (qiǎn yì shí)

below the threshold of conscious perception but still influencing behavior or feelings

"The advertisement contained subliminal messages to influence consumers."

"广告包含了潜在的信息来影响消费者。" (Guǎng gào bāo hán le qián yì shí de xìn xī lái yǐng xiǎng xiāo fèi zhě.)
verb C1
/səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
淹没 (yānmò)

to put under water or cover with liquid

"The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village."

"洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。" (hóng shuǐ wēixié yào yānmò zhěnggè cūnzhuāng.)
noun C1
/səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/
沉没 (chenmo)

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

"The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels."

"由于海平面上升,沿海地区的沉没成为一个重大问题。" (Yinyu haipingmian shangsheng, yanhai diqu de chenmo chengwei yi ge zhongda wenti.)
adjective C1
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
顺从的 (shùncóng de)

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

"She was too submissive to challenge her boss's unfair decision."

"她太顺从了,无法挑战老板的不公决策。" (Tā tài shùncóng le, wúfǎ tiǎozhàn lǎobǎn de bùgōng juécè.)
noun C1
/səbˈmɪtəl/
提交 (tijiāo)

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

"The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval."

"承包商将提交给客户以供批准。" (Chéngbāo shāng jiāng tijiāo gěi kèhù yǐ gōng pīzhǔn.)
noun, adjective, verb C1
/səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)
下属 (xiàshǔ)

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

"He manages ten subordinates in his department."

"他在他的部门里管理十个下属。" (Tā zài tā de bùmén lǐ guǎnlǐ shí gè xiàshǔ.)
subpoena definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/səˈpiːnə/
传票 (chuanpiao)

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

"The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week."

"证人收到了传票,要求下周出庭。" (Zhengren shoudao le chuanpiao, yaoqiu xia zhou chuting.)
adjective C1
/səbˈsɜːviənt/

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

"She was too subservient to challenge his decision."

subside definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/səbˈsaɪd/
减少 (jiǎnshǎo)

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

"After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside."

"风暴过后,洪水开始退去。" (fēngbào guòhòu, hóngshuǐ kāishǐ tuìqù.)
noun, adjective C1
/səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/
子公司 (zǐ gōngsī)

a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something

"The multinational owns a subsidiary in Bangladesh."

"跨国公司在孟加拉国拥有一家子公司。" (Kuàguó gōngsī zài Mèngjiālāguó yǒngyǒu yījiā zǐ gōngsī.)
subsidization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsʌbsɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
补贴 (butie)

The action of supporting an organization or activity financially.

"The government's subsidization of agriculture helped farmers."

"政府对农业的补贴帮助了农民。" (Zhèngfǔ duì nóngyè de bǔtiē bāngzhùle nóngmín.)
verb C1
/səbˈsɪst/
生存 (shengcun)

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming."

"许多村民仍然依靠捕鱼和农业为生。" (Xuduo cunmin rengran yikao chiyu he nongye weisheng.)
subsistence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səbˈsɪstəns/
生计 (shengji)

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"The family relied on subsistence farming to survive."

"这个家庭依赖生计农业来生存。" (Zhege jiating yilai shengji nongye lai shengcun.)
substantiate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/
证实 (zhèngshí)

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

"The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence."

"律师努力通过确凿证据来证实这些主张。" (Lǚshī nǔlì tōngguò quèzuò zhèngjù lái zhèngshí zhèxiē zhǔzhāng.)
substantive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/
重要 (zhòng yào)

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

"The company made substantive changes to its policy."

"公司对其政策进行了重要更改。" (Gōngsī duì qí zhèngcè jìnxíngle zhòngyào gēnggǎi.)
substitution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
替换 (tìhuàn)

the action of replacing someone or something with another

"The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult."

"将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。" (Jiāng jiù xìtǒng tìhuàn wèi xīn xìtǒng shì kùnnán de.)
subterranean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/
地下的 (dixiade)

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface; hidden or secret.

"The miners discovered a subterranean tunnel."

"矿工们发现了一个地下隧道。" (Kuànggōng men fāxiànle yīgè dìxià suìdào.)
subtext definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈsʌb.tɛkst
潜台词 (qián tái cí)

Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words

"The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement."

"他的演讲的潜台词暗示着不同意见。" (Tā de yǎnjiǎng de qiántáicí ànshì zhe bùtóng yìjiàn.)
subtlety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsʌtlti/
细微 (xìwēi)

the quality of being delicate, precise, or difficult to detect

"The beauty of the painting lies in its subtlety of colors."

"这幅画的美丽在于其颜色的细微之处。" (Zhè fú huà de měilì zàiyú qí yánsè de xìwēi zhī chù.)
noun C1
/səbˈvɜːrʒən/
颠覆 (diānfù)

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

"The government accused the rebels of planning subversion."

"政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。" (Zhèngfǔ zhǐkòng pànjūn cèhuà diānfù xíngwéi.)
subversive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
颠覆性的 (diānfùxìng de)

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

"The group was banned for its subversive activities."

"该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。" (Gāi tuántǐ yīn qí diānfùxìng huódòng ér bèi jìnzhǐ.)
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subvert

verb C1
/səbˈvɜːrt/

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

"The rebels tried to subvert the government."

adjective C1
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
简洁的 (jianjie de)

Expressed in a clear and brief manner.

"Her presentation was succinct and easy to follow."

"她的演讲简洁易懂。" (Ta de yanjiang jianjie yidong.)
adjective/noun C1
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
多汁的 (duō zhī de)

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

"The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it."

"这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。" (Zhè kuài niúpái duō zhī dào měi gè rén dōu xǐhuān.)
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succumb

verb C1
/səˈkʌm/

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

"He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle."

verb C1
/ˈsʌkɪŋ/
吮吸 (shunxi)

Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective

"The baby is sucking on a pacifier."

"婴儿正在吮吸安抚奶嘴。" (Yinger zhengzai shunxi anfu naizui.)
sufficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈfɪʃənsi/
充足 (chōngzú)

the state of having enough of something; adequacy

"The village had a sufficiency of food after the harvest."

"收获后,村子里有足够的食物。" (Shōuhuò hòu, cūnzi lǐ yǒu zúgòu de shíwù.)
suffrage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
选举权 (xuanju quan)

the right to vote in political elections

"The movement fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century."

"该运动在20世纪初为女性争取选举权。" (gai yundong zai ershi shiji chu wei nvxing zhengqu xuanju quan.)
Sugar candy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/
糖果 (tángguǒ)

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

"The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival."

"孩子们在节日上享受吃彩色的糖果。" (Háizimen zài jiérì shàng xiǎngshòu chī cǎisè de tángguǒ)
adjective C1
/səˈdʒɛstɪv/
暗示的 (anshi de)

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

"The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate."

"这幅画非常暗示,并引发了许多争论。" (Zhe fu hua feichang anshi, bing yinfale xu duo zhenglun.)
adjective C1
/ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/
自杀的 (zìshā de)

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

"The reckless driving was suicidal behavior."

"鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。" (Lǔmǎng de jiàshǐ shì yī zhǒng zìshā xíngwéi.)
noun C1
/ˈsuːtər/
追求者 (zhuiqiuzhe)

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

"She had many suitors vying for her attention."

"她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。" (ta you xuduo zhuiqiuzhe zhengduo ta de zhuyili)
sulk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/sʌlk/
生闷气 (sheng men qi)

to be silently resentful or moody

"He went to his room to sulk after the argument."

"他在争吵后走到他的房间去生闷气。" (Ta zai zhengchao hou zou dao ta de fangjian qu sheng men qi.)
adjective C1
/ˈsʌl.ki/
脾气坏且沉默; 易怒 (píqì huài qiě chénmò; yì nù)

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

"The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy."

"孩子变得脾气坏,因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。" (Háizi biàn dé píqì huài, yīnwèi tā wúfǎ dédào zìjǐ zuì xǐhuān de wánjù.)
adjective C1
/ˈsʌlən/
闷闷不乐 (mèn mèn bù lè)

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

"She gave him a sullen look and walked away."

"她给了他一个闷闷不乐的眼神,然后走开了。" (Tā gěile tā yīgè mèn mèn bù lè de yǎnshén, ránhòu zǒu kāile.)
adjective C1
/ˈsʌltri/
酷热潮湿,迷人 (kùrè cháoshī, mírén)

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

"The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work."

"酷热潮湿的天气使得集中精力工作变得困难。" (Kùrè cháoshī de tiānqì shǐdé jízhōng jīnglì gōngzuò biàn dé kùnnán.)
noun C1
/sʌˈmeɪʃən/
总和, 摘要 (zonghe, zhaiyao)

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

"The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case."

"律师对案件进行了有力的总结。" (Lüshi dui anjian jinxing le youli de zongjie.)
Summit of the Future definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/
未来峰会 (wèilái fēnghuì)

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

"The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges."

"未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。" (Wèilái fēnghuì jiějuéle quánqiúxìng tiǎozhàn.)
adjective C1
/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/
奢华的 (shē huá de)

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

"The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet."

"客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。" (Kèrén men bèi zhāodài le yī chǎng shēhuá de yànhuì.)
noun C1
/ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/
日落 (riluo)

the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon

"We planned to reach the village before sundown."

"我们计划在日落之前到达村庄。" (Wǒmen jìhuà zài rìluò zhīqián dào dá cūnzhuāng.)
sundry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈsʌn.dri/
杂项 (záxiàng)

Various or miscellaneous.

"The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items."

"这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。" (Zhè jiā diàn mài shuǐguǒ, yīfú hé gè zhǒng shāngpǐn.)
Sunstroke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsʌn.stroʊk/
中暑 (zhongshu)

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

"The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day."

"工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。" (Gongren zai waimian gongzuo le yi zheng tian hou zhongshu le)