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Satisfaction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
满足 (manzu)

the feeling of being pleased or content with something

"Her satisfaction with the results was evident."

"她对结果的满足是显而易见的。" (Ta dui jieguo de manzu shi xian'eryijian de.)
adjective B1
/ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/
令人满意的 (lìng rén mǎn yì de)

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

"The test results were satisfactory."

"测试结果令人满意。" (cèshì jiéguǒ shì mǎnzú de.)
satisfied definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
满意 (mǎnyì)

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

"He felt satisfied after finishing his project."

"完成项目后,他感到满意。" (Wánchéng xiàngmù hòu, tā gǎndào mǎnyì.)
satisfy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
满足 (manzu)

to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone

"The manager's explanation satisfied all of our concerns."

"经理的解释满足了我们所有的顾虑。" (Jingli de jieshi manzu le women suoyou de gulü.)
saving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
储蓄 (chǔxù)

the process of saving money or resources for future use

"Her saving habits helped her afford the new car."

"她的储蓄习惯帮助她买到了新车。" (Ta de chuxu xiguan bangzhu ta maidaole xinn che.)
savings definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈseɪ.vɪŋz
储蓄 (chǔxù)

Money that is kept for future use or investment.

"Many people invest their savings in real estate."

"很多人将他们的储蓄投资于房地产。" (Hěn duō rén jiāng tāmen de chǔxù tóuzī yú fángdìchǎn.)
Saying definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
谚语 (yànyǔ)

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

"There's an old saying that practice makes perfect."

"有一句老话说,实践出真知。" (Yǒu yī jù lǎo huà shuō, shíjiàn chū zhēnzhī.)
scale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/skeɪl/
刻度 / 调整大小 (kèdù / tiáozhěng dàxiǎo)

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

"The company plans to scale its operations globally."

"公司计划全球扩展其业务。" (Gōngsī jìhuà quánqiú kuòzhǎn qí yèwù.)
noun B1
/skɑːrf/
围巾 (weijin)

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

"She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather."

"她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。" (Ta zai hanleng de tianqi li wei le yitiao wenruan de weijin.)
Schedule definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈskɛdʒʊl/
时间表 (shijianbiao)

a plan for carrying out a process or task, showing the time and sequence of actions

"I have a busy schedule for today."

"我今天的时间表很满。" (Wǒ jīntiān de shíjiān biǎo hěn mǎn.)
scheme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/skiːm/
计划 / 阴谋 (jì huà / yīn móu)

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

"They devised a scheme to cheat investors."

"他们制定了一个计划,欺骗投资者。" (Tāmen zhì dìng le yí gè jì huà, qī piàn tóu zī zhě.)
scientific definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
科学的 (kexue de)

relating to or based on science

"The scientific community is working to find a cure for cancer."

"科学界正在努力寻找癌症的治疗方法。" (Kexuejie zhengzai nuli xunzhao aizheng de zhiliaofa.)
scissor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈsɪzər/
用剪刀剪 (yòng jiǎndāo jiǎn)

to cut with or as if with scissors

"The tailor scissored the fabric neatly."

"裁缝整齐地剪了布料。" (Cáiféng zhěngqí de jiǎnle bùliào.)
score definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/skɔːr/
分数 (fenshu)

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

"He scored the winning goal in the final match."

"他在最后一场比赛中进了制胜球。" (Ta zai zuihou yi chang bisai zhong jin le zhisheng qiu.)
scratch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/skrætʃ/
幸福 (xìng fú)

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

"The cat scratched the door to be let in."

"当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。" (dāng tā shōu dào jiǎng xiàng shí, tā wú fǎ yǎn shì zì jǐ de xìng fú.)
scream definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/skriːm/
尖叫 (jian jiao)

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

"She screamed when she saw the spider."

"她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。" (Ta kan dao zhi zhu shi jian jiao le.)
Screen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/skriːn/
屏幕 (pingmu)

a flat surface on which images or data are displayed

"The movie was displayed on a large screen."

"电影在大屏幕上放映。" (Dianying zai da pingmu shang fangying.)
Sea-horse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsiː.hɔːrs/
海马 (hai ma)

a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail

"The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs."

"海马在珊瑚礁间优雅地漂浮。" (Hai ma zai shan hu jiao jian you ya di piao fu.)
seal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/siːl/
封闭,密封 (fēngbì, mìfēng)

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

"He sealed the envelope before sending the letter."

"他在寄信之前封住了信封。" (Tā zài jìxìn zhīqián fēngzhùle xìnfēng.)
secondary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsekənderi/
次要的 (ci yao de)

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

"Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary."

"安全是我们的主要关注,而速度只是次要的。" (Anquan shi women de zhuyao guanzhu, er sudu zhishi ci yao de.)
secondly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈsekəndli/
其次 (qícì)

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

"Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team."

"首先,我们需要资金;其次,我们需要一支强大的团队。" (Shǒuxiān, wǒmen xūyào zījīn; qícì, wǒmen xūyào yī zhī qiángdà de tuánduì.)
secretary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛkrəteri/

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

"The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow."

section definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛkʃən/
部分 (bùfen)

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

"This section of the report needs further review."

"报告的这一部分需要进一步审查。" (Bàogào de zhè yī bùfen xūyào jìnyībù shěnchá.)
secure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective B1
/sɪˈkjʊər/
确保 (què bǎo)

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

"Please secure the door before you leave."

"请在离开前确保门锁好。" (Qǐng zài líkāi qián què bǎo mén suǒ hǎo.)
security definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
安全 (anquan)

the state of being free from danger or threat

"We need to improve our security measures at the airport."

"我们需要改善机场的安全措施。" (Wo men xu yao gai shan ji chang de an quan cuo shi.)
seek definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/siːk/
寻找 (xunzhao)

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."

"他决定向他的导师寻求建议。" (Tā juédìng xiàng tā de dǎoshī xúnqiú jiànyì.)
Seldom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈsel.dəm/
很少 (hěn shǎo)

not often; rarely

"She seldom visits her hometown nowadays."

"她现在很少回她的家乡。" (Tā xiànzài hěn shǎo huí tā de jiāxiāng.)
select definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/sɪˈlɛkt/
选择 (xuanze)

to choose from a group of options

"She carefully selected a dress for the party."

"她小心地为聚会选择了一件裙子。" (Tā xiǎoxīn de wèi jùhuì xuǎnzéle yī jiàn qúnzi.)
selected definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/sɪˈlek.tɪd/
选定的 (xuǎn dìng de)

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

"He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship."

"他是获得奖学金的选定候选人之一。" (Tā shì huòde jiǎngxuéjīn de xuǎn dìng hòuxuǎn rén zhī yī.)
selection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/sɪˈlɛkʃən/
选择 (xuanze)

the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen

"The final selection will be announced tomorrow."

"最终选择将在明天宣布。" (Zuihou xuanze jiang zai mingtian xuānbù.)
senior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsɪniər/
高级 (gaoji)

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

"He is the senior manager in the department."

"他是部门的高级经理。" (Tā shì bùmén de gāojí jīnglǐ.)
Sensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsensəbəl/
明智的; 实际的; 合理的 (míngzhì de; shíjì de; hélǐ de)

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

"It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain."

"带伞是明智的,因为可能会下雨。" (Dài sǎn shì míngzhì de, yīnwèi kěnéng huì xià yǔ.)
sensitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
敏感的 (mǐn gǎn de)

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily affected emotionally or physically.

"She has very sensitive skin that reacts to most cosmetics."

"她的皮肤非常敏感,容易对大多数化妆品产生反应。" (Tā de pí fū fēi cháng mǐn gǎn, róng yì duì dà duō shù huà zhuāng pǐn chǎn shēng fǎn yìng.)
separated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/
分开的 (fen kai de)

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

"They have been living in separated houses since the divorce."

"自离婚以来,他们一直住在分开的房子里。" (Zi lihun yilai, tamen yizhi zhu zai fen kai de fangzi li.)
servant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɜːvənt/
仆人 (púrén)

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

"The servant opened the door for the guests."

"仆人为客人开门。" (Púrén wèi kèren kāi mén.)
session definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛʃ.ən/
会议 (huiyi)

a meeting or a period of time devoted to a specific activity

"The session will begin at 10 AM."

"会议将在上午10点开始。" (Huiyi jiang zai shangwu 10 dian kaishi.)
sessions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈsɛʃənz
会议, 会议期, 时段 (huiyi, huiyiqi, shiduan)

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

"The sessions lasted for three hours."

"会议持续了三个小时。" (Huiyi chixu le san ge xiaoshi.)
set-up definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛt ʌp/
设置 (shezhi)

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

"The company presented a new set-up for the office layout."

"公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。" (Gongsi wei bangongshi buju tichule yige xin de sheding.)
setting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
背景 (bèijǐng)

the environment or place where something happens

"The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach."

"电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。" (Diànyǐng de bèijǐng shì yīgè měilì de hǎitān.)
setup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛtʌp/
设置 (shezhi)

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

"The setup of the event took hours to complete."

"事件的设置花了几个小时完成。" (Shìjiàn de shèzhì huāle jǐ gè xiǎoshí wánchéng.)
sex definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/sɛks/
性别 (xingbie)

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

"He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office."

"医生办公室询问了他的性别。" (Yisheng bangongshi xunwenle tā de xingbie.)
shade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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shade

noun, verb B1
/ʃeɪd/

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

"We sat under the tree for some shade."

Shadow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈʃæd.oʊ/
阴影 (yīnyǐng)

a dark area or shape made when something blocks light; to follow or observe secretly

"His shadow stretched long in the evening sun."

"他的阴影在傍晚的阳光下拉长。" (Tā de yīnyǐng zài bàngwǎn de yángguāng xià lācháng.)
Shame definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ʃeɪm/
羞耻 (xiūchǐ)

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

"He felt deep shame after lying to his friend."

"他在对朋友撒谎后感到深深的羞耻。" (Tā zài duì péngyǒu sāhuǎng hòu gǎndào shēnshēn de xiūchǐ.)
shaped definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʃeɪpt/
成形的 (chengxing de)

having a particular form or appearance

"The sculpture was shaped like a human figure."

"雕塑被塑造成一个人形。" (Diaosu bei sushao chengwei yige renxing.)
shared definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʃɛrd/
共享 (gongxiang)

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

"They live in a shared apartment near the university."

"他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。" (Tāmen zhù zài dàxué fùjìn de yī jiān gòngxiǎng gōngyù lǐ.)
Shark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ʃɑːrk/
鲨鱼 (shayu)

a large fish with sharp teeth known for being a strong predator in the ocean

"The shark swam silently beneath the boat."

"鲨鱼在船下悄悄地游泳。" (Shāyú zài chuán xià qiāoqiāo de yóuyǒng.)
Shell definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ʃɛl/
贝壳 (bèiké)

the hard outer covering of a mollusk or a crustacean, or something similar

"She picked up a beautiful seashell on the beach."

"她在沙滩上捡起了一个漂亮的贝壳。" (Tā zài shātān shàng jiǎn qǐle yīgè piàoliang de bèiké.)
Shelter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈʃɛltər/
避难所 (bì nàn suǒ)

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

"They found shelter from the storm in the nearby barn."

"他们在附近的谷仓找到了避难所。" (Tāmen zài fùjìn de gǔcāng zhǎodào le bì nàn suǒ.)
shift definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ʃɪft/
转移 (zhuan yi)

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

"She had to shift her focus to the new project."

"她不得不将注意力转向新项目。" (Ta budebu jiang zhuyi li zhuan xiang xin xiangmu.)