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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)
adverb C1
/suːˈpɜːrbli/
出色地 (chūsè de)

in an excellent or impressive manner

"She performed superbly in the final match."

"她在最后一场比赛中表现得出色地。" (Tā zài zuìhòu yī chǎng bǐsài zhōng biǎoxiàn dé chūsè de.)
superfluous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/suːˈpɝː.fluː.əs/
多余 (duoyu)

Unnecessary, especially because more than enough exists.

"Adding more details to the report would be superfluous."

"在报告中添加更多细节将是多余的。" (Zài bàogào zhōng tiānjiā gèng duō xìjié jiāng shì duōyú de.)
verb C1
/ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/
叠加 (díjiā)

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

"The editor superimposed text over the image."

"编辑将文本叠加在图片上。" (Biānjí jiāng wénběn diéjiā zài túpiàn shàng.)
adjective C1
/suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/
最高级 (zuìgāojí)

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

"Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation."

"她的表现是最高级的,赢得了站立的掌声。" (Tā de biǎoxiàn shì zuìgāojí de, yíngdéle zhànlì de zhǎngshēng.)
supersede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
取代 (qǔdài)

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

"This new law will supersede the old regulations."

"这部新法律将取代旧的规定。" (Zhè bù xīn fǎlǜ jiāng qǔdài jiù de guīdìng.)
adjective C1
/ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/
比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关 (bǐ shēngyīn de sùdù gèng kuài; yǔ chāoguò shēngyīn sùdù de sùdù xiāngguān)

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

"The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier."

"超音速飞机打破了音障。" (Chāo yīn sù fēijī dǎpòle yīn zhàng)
supplant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/səˈplænt/
取代 (qudai)

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.

"Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers."

"数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。" (Shuzi pingtai yijing qudai le chuantong baozhi.)
adjective C1
/ˈsʌpl/
柔韧的 (róurèn de)

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

"The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple."

"体操运动员的身体异常柔韧。" (Tǐcāo yùndòngyuán de shēntǐ yìcháng róurèn.)
supposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
假设 (jiǎshè)

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

"His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly."

"他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。" (tā de jìhuà shì jīyú shìchǎng jiāng xùnsù huīfù de jiǎshè.)
noun C1
/səˈprɛʃən/
压制 (yāzhì)

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

"The suppression of free speech led to protests."

"言论自由的压制导致了抗议。" (Yánlùn zìyóu de yāzhì dǎozhìle kàngyì.)
Supremacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/suˈpriː.mə.si/
至高无上;最高权力或权威 (zhì gāo wú shàng)

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

"The country established naval supremacy in the region."

"该国在该地区建立了海军至高无上的地位。" (Gāi guó zài gāi dìqū jiànlìle hǎijūn zhìgāo wú shàng de dìwèi.)
noun C1
/ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/
附加费 (fùjiā fèi)

an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost

"The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it."

"机票上加收了燃油附加费。" (Jīpiào shàng jiā shōu le rányóu fùjiā fèi.)
adjective C1
/ˈsɜːrli/
脾气暴躁 (píqì bàozào)

bad-tempered and unfriendly

"The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water."

"当我们要求更多的水时,服务员用脾气暴躁的目光看着我们。" (Dāng wǒmen yāoqiú gèng duō de shuǐ shí, fúwùyuán yòng píqì bàozào de mùguāng kànzhe wǒmen.)
verb C1
/sərˈmaɪz/
推测 (tuīcè)

to suppose something is true without having evidence

"She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting."

"她推测他不会来参加会议。" (Tā tuīcè tā bù huì lái cānjiā huìyì.)
verb C1
/sərˈmaʊnt/
克服 (kèfú)

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

"He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream."

"他克服了所有的挑战,实现了自己的梦想。" (Tā kèfúle suǒyǒu de tiǎozhàn, shíxiànle zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.)
verb C1
/sərˈpæs/
超越 (chaoyue)

to exceed or go beyond

"Her performance surpassed all expectations."

"她的表现超出了所有预期。" (Ta de biaoxian chaoyu le suoyou yuqi.)
adjective C1
/sər'pæs.ɪŋ/
卓越; 超过; 非凡 (zhuóyuè, chāoguò, fēifán)

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

"Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare."

"她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。" (Tā chāofán de měilì ràng měi gèrén dōu tíng xiàlái dīngzhe tā kàn.)
surrogate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsʌrəɡət/
代理 (daili)

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.

"She acted as a surrogate mother for the child."

"她为这个孩子充当了代孕母亲。" (Tā wèi zhège háizi chōngdāngle dàiyùn mǔqīn.)
noun C1
/sərˈveɪər/
测量员 (cè liàng yuán)

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

"The surveyor measured the land for construction."

"测量员为建设测量了土地。" (Cè liàng yuán wèi jiàn shè cè liàng le tǔ dì.)
susceptibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/
易感性 (yiganxing)

The state of being easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something.

"His susceptibility to colds increases during the winter."

"他对感冒的易感性在冬季增加。" (Ta dui ganmao de yiganxing zai dongji zengjia.)
susceptible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/səˈsɛptəbl/
易感的 (yigan de)

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

"Children are more susceptible to infections."

"孩子们更容易感染。" (Haizimen geng rongyi ganran.)
sustainable agriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
可持续农业 (kě chíxù nóngyè)

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

"Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security."

"可持续农业实践在保护环境的同时确保粮食安全。" (Kě chíxù nóngyè shíjiàn zài bǎohù huánjìng de tóngshí quèbǎo liángshí ānquán.)
sustainable and collaborative approach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ
可持续和协作的方法 (kěchíxù hé xiézuò de fāngfǎ)

A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.

"A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems."

"可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。" (Kěchíxù hé xiézuò de fāngfǎ duìyú jiějué huánjìng wèntí zhìguān zhòngyào.)
sustainable practices definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
səˈsteɪnəbl ˈpræktɪsɪz
可持续做法 (ke chixu zuofa)

Methods or actions that can be maintained long-term without depleting resources or causing environmental harm

"Sustainable practices help reduce pollution."

"可持续的做法有助于减少污染。" (ke chixu de zuofa you zhu yu jian shao wuran)
sustainable technology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi
可持续技术 (keshi zhi jishu)

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

"Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future."

"可持续技术确保更清洁的未来。" (Keshi zhi jishu quebao geng qingjie de weilai.)
Sustenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsʌstənəns/
生存资源 (shengcun ziyuan)

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; the means of sustaining life.

"Bread and water were his only sustenance during the journey."

"面包和水是他旅行中的唯一生存资源。" (Mianbao he shui shi ta luxing zhong de weiyi shengcun ziyuan.)
noun/verb C1
/ˈsuː.tʃər/
缝合 (fènghé)

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

"The doctor used a suture to close the wound."

"医生使用了缝合线来闭合伤口。" (Yīshēng shǐyòngle fènghéxiàn lái bìhé shāngkǒu.)
verb/noun C1
/ˈswæɡ.ər/
傲慢 (àomàn)

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

"He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place."

"他走进房间,好像他是这个地方的主人。" (Tā zǒu jìn fángjiān, hǎoxiàng tā shì zhège dìfāng de zhǔrén.)
Sweetlime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/swiːt.laɪm/
甜酸橙 (tian suan cheng)

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

"The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day."

"甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。" (Tian cheng zhi zai yanre de tianqi li lingren ermu yixin.)
Sweetmeat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈswiːt.miːt/
甜点 (tiándiǎn)

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

"The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival."

"孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。" (Haizimen zai jieri qiantian xiaofule chuantong de tiandian.)
verb C1
/ˈswɛltər/
因高温而痛苦 (yīn gāowēn ér tòngkǔ)

to suffer from intense heat

"We began to swelter in the midday sun."

"我们开始在中午的阳光下忍受酷热。" (Wǒmen kāishǐ zài zhōngwǔ de yángguāng xià rěnshòu kùrè.)
adjective C1
/ˈswɛltərɪŋ/
酷热 (kùrè)

uncomfortably hot

"The sweltering heat made it hard to work."

"酷热的天气让工作变得困难。" (Kùrè de tiānqì ràng gōngzuò biàn dé kùnnán.)