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specification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
规格 (guīgé)

a detailed description or assessment of something

"The product specification includes all the necessary details."

"产品规格包括所有必要的细节。" (Chǎnpǐn guīgé bāokuò suǒyǒu bìyào de xìjié.)
specify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/
指定 (zhiding)

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

"Please specify the time and place of the meeting."

"请明确指定会议的时间和地点。" (Qing mingque zhiding huiyi de shijian he didian.)
Specimen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛsəmən/
标本 (biaoben)

an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study

"The museum has a rare butterfly specimen."

"博物馆里有一只稀有的蝴蝶标本。" (Bówùguǎn lǐ yǒu yī zhī xīyǒu de húdié biāoběn.)
spectacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛktəkəl/
视觉盛宴 (shìjué shèngyàn)

a visually striking performance or display

"The fireworks display was a grand spectacle."

"烟花表演是一场壮观的视觉盛宴。" (Yānhuā biǎoyǎn shì yī chǎng zhuàngguān de shìjué shèngyàn.)
spectacular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/spɛkˈtækjələr/
壮观 (zhuangguan)

very impressive, exciting, or dramatic in appearance or effect

"The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular."

"烟火表演绝对壮观。" (Yanhuo biaoyan juedui zhuangguan.)
Spectator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛkteɪtər/
观众 (guānzhòng)

A person who watches an event, show, or game without taking part.

"Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the football match."

"成千上万的观众聚集在一起观看足球比赛。" (Chéng qiān shàng wàn de guānzhòng jùjí zài yīqǐ guānkàn zúqiú bǐsài.)
spectrum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛktrəm/
光谱 (guāngpǔ)

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

"The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum."

"这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。" (Zhège jiérì xīyǐnle láizì gè ge zhèngzhì guāngpǔ de rénmen.)
speculate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/
投机 / 投资 (tóujī / tóuzī)

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

"Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets."

"专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。" (zhuānjiā tuīcè gōngsī kěnéng huì kuòzhǎn dào xīn shìchǎng.)
speculation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
猜测 (caice)

the forming of ideas or theories without firm evidence; guesswork

"There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election."

"关于谁将赢得选举,存在很多猜测。" (Guanyu shei jiang yingde xuanju, cunzai henduo caice.)
adjective B2
/ˈspiːtʃləs/
无言 (wú yán)

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

"She was speechless when she received the award."

"她获得奖项时无言以对。" (Tā huòdé jiǎngxiàng shí wúyán yǐ duì.)
adjective B2
/ˈspiː.di/
快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的; (kuài sù de, jí sù de, mǐn jié de)

moving or happening quickly; fast

"The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour."

"快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。" (Kuai su de song huo fu wu zai yi xiao shi nei dao da.)
sphere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sfɪər/
球体 (qiútǐ)

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

"The Earth is almost a perfect sphere."

"地球几乎是一个完美的球体。" (Dìqiú jīhū shì yīgè wánměi de qiútǐ.)
spice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪs/
香料 (xiangliao)

a substance used to add flavor to food

"She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor."

"她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。" (Tā zài gālí lǐ jiārù le yī cuǒ xiāngliào yǐ zēngjiā wèidào.)
Spice box definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspaɪs bɒks/
香料盒 (xiangliao he)

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

"She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry."

"她打开香料盒,找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。" (Ta dakaixiangliaohe, zhaodao le ta gali suoxu de ziran.)
spill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪl/
(sa)

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

"Be careful not to spill your coffee."

"小心不要洒出你的咖啡。" (Xiaoxin bu yao sa chu ni de kafei.)
spin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪn/
旋转 (xuánzhuǎn)

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

"The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage."

"舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。" (Wǔzhě kāishǐ zài wǔtái shàng yōuyǎ de xuánzhuǎn.)
Spine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪn/
脊柱 (jizhu)

the backbone; a series of bones extending from the skull to the lower back

"The doctor examined her spine after the accident."

"事故发生后,医生检查了她的脊柱。" (Shigu fashen hou, yisheng jiancha le ta de jizhu.)
adjective B2
/ˈspaɪ.rəl/
螺旋 (luoxuan)

winding in a continuous curve; helical

"The spiral staircase led to the top floor."

"螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。" (Luóxuán lóutī tōngxiàngle zuì shàngmiàn de yī céng.)
Spiritual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
精神的 (jingshen de)

relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul

"She practices spiritual meditation every morning."

"她每天早上练习精神冥想。" (Ta mei tian zaoshang lianxi jingshen mingxiang.)
spit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪt/
吐口水 (tǔ kǒushuǐ)

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

"He spat on the ground in anger."

"他因愤怒在地上吐口水。" (Tā yīn fènnù zài dìshàng tǔ kǒushuǐ.)
spite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪt/
恶意 (èyì)

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

"She refused the gift out of spite."

"她因为恶意拒绝了礼物。" (Tā yīnwèi èyì jùjué le lǐwù.)
spokesman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspəʊksmən/
发言人 (fā yán rén)

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

"The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally."

"发言人在集会中向人群讲话。" (Fā yán rén zài jíhuì zhōng xiàng rénqún jiǎnghuà.)
spokesperson definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/
发言人 (fāyánrén)

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

"The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company."

"发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。" (Fāyánrén dàibiǎo gōngsī zài xīnwén fābù huì shàng fāyán.)
spokeswoman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspəʊkswɪmən/
发言人女性 (fāyánrén nǚxìng)

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

"The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product."

"公司的发言人宣布了新产品。" (Gōngsī de fāyánrén xuānbùle xīn chǎnpǐn.)
sponsor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɒnsər/
赞助商 (zànzhù shāng)

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

"The company became the main sponsor of the event."

"公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。" (Gōngsī chéngwéi le huódòng de zhǔyào zànzhù shāng.)
sponsorship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/
赞助 (zanzhu)

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

"The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies."

"由于几家大公司的赞助,活动得以举行。" (Yóuyú jǐ jiā dà gōngsī de zànzhù, huódòng dé yǐ jǔxíng.)
adjective B2
/spɒnˈteɪniəs/
自发的 (zifa de)

Happening naturally without planning or external cause; impulsive or unplanned.

"Their spontaneous trip to the mountains turned out to be the highlight of the summer."

"他们自发的山地旅行成了夏天的亮点。" (Tamen zifa de shandi lüxing chengle xiatian de liangdian.)
sportsman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɔːrtsmən/
运动员 (yundongyuan)

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

"He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents."

"他是一个真正的运动员,总是对对手公平和尊重。" (Ta shi yige zhenzheng de yundongyuan, zongshi dui duishou gongping he zunzhong.)
spotlight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɒt.laɪt/

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

"The singer stood proudly in the spotlight."

adjective B2
/ˈspɒtɪd/
斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到 (bāndiǎn de; yǒu biāojì de; bèi kàn dào)

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

"The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle."

"斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。" (Bāndiǎn lièbào jìngjìng de chuānguò cónglín.)
spouse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaʊs/
配偶 (peikou)

a person's husband or wife

"Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan."

"每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。" (Mei ge yuangong keyi jiang peigou naru jiankang baoxian jihua.)
spray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spreɪ/
喷洒 (pen sa)

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

"She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving."

"她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。" (Ta zai likai qian ba xiangshui pen zai le shouwan shang.)
sprinkle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

"She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake."

squad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skwɒd/
小队 (xiaodui)

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

"The football squad trained hard before the championship match."

"足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。" (Zuqiudui zai guanjunsai qian jinxingle jianku xunlian.)
verb B2
/skwɒʃ/
压扁 (yābiǎn)

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

"She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe."

"她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。" (Tā bù xiǎoxīn yòng xiézi yā sǐ le huǐzi.)
squeeze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skwiːz/
挤压 (jīyā)

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

"She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit."

"她挤压牙膏管,想把最后一点挤出来。" (Tā jīyā yágāo guǎn, xiǎng bǎ zuìhòu yīdiǎn jī chūlái.)
stab definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/stæb/
刺伤 (cì shāng)

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

"He was stabbed in the back during the altercation."

"他在争执中背部被刺伤。" (Tā zài zhēng zhí zhōng bèi bù bèi cì shāng.)
Stability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/stəˈbɪləti/

the quality of being steady and unchanging over time

"The stability of the economy is crucial for growth."

stabilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/
稳定 (wending)

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

"The government took measures to stabilize the economy."

"政府采取措施以稳定经济。" (zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī yǐ wending jīngjì.)
stack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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stack

verb B2
/stæk/

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

"He stacked the books neatly on the shelf."

stadium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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stadium

noun B2
/ˈsteɪdiəm/

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

"Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match."

Stain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Stain

verb B2
/steɪn/

to mark or discolor something permanently; a spot or mark left behind

"The coffee spilled and stained the tablecloth."

stake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/steɪk/
股份, 风险 (gǔ fèn, fēng xiǎn)

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

"He has a major stake in the new company."

"他在新公司拥有重大股份。" (Tā zài xīn gōng sī yǒng yǒu zhòng dà gǔ fèn.)
stakes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
steɪks
赌注 (dǔ zhù)

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

"The stakes were high for the success of the project."

"赌注对项目的成功至关重要。" (Dǔzhù duì xiàngmù de chénggōng zhìguān zhòngyào.)
adjective B2
/steɪl/
陈旧的; 过时的; 不新鲜的 (chénjiù de; guòshí de; bù xīnxiān de)

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

"The bread became stale after sitting out for three days."

"面包放了三天后变得陈旧。" (Miànbāo fàngle sāntiān hòu biàn dé chénjiù.)
stall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/stɔːl/
停下, 小摊 (ting xia, xiao tan)

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

"The car stalled on the way to the office."

"车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。" (Che zi zai qu bangongshi de lujiao ting le xia lai.)
Stamina definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈstæmɪnə/
耐力 (naili)

The physical or mental strength to sustain prolonged effort or activity.

"Marathon runners need great stamina to finish the race."

"马拉松跑者需要强大的耐力来完成比赛。" (Mǎlāsōng pǎozhě xūyào qiángdà de nàilì lái wánchéng bǐsài.)
stance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/stæns/
立场 (lichang)

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

"The company took a strong stance on environmental protection."

"公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。" (Gōngsī zài huánjìng bǎohù wèntí shàng cǎiqǔle qiángyìng lìchǎng.)
Star fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/stɑːr fɪʃ/
海星 (haixing)

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

"The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food."

"海星缓慢地在海底移动,寻找食物。" (haixing huanman de zai haidi yidong xunzhao shiwu)
stark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/stɑːrk/
严峻的, 锋利的 (yanjun de, fengli de)

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

"The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city."

"贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。" (Pinkuàn yǔ cáifù zhījiān de xiānmíng duìbǐ zài chéngshì zhōng xiǎn'ér yìjiàn.)