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C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

使精致
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
出国旅行帮助他完善了世界观。
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隶般的
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
他对传统的奴隶般忠诚阻碍了任何创新。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

可用
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
那辆旧自行车尽管年久失修，仍然可用。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

混乱的人群
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
嘈杂的声音引起了人群中的一阵奔跑。
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

无赖
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
那个无赖骗取了老人家的积蓄。
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分裂主义者
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
分裂主义者要求中央政府独立。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑行
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
蛇穿过草地滑行。
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬币
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
交易是以硬币完成的。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
他把遗产浪费在赌博上。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

酷热潮湿，迷人
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
体操运动员的身体异常柔韧。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

咆哮，堵塞
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
狗对门口的陌生人咆哮。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

间隔重复
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

维持生命的食物或支持
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水是人类生存的必要条件。
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

擦洗 / 彻底搜索
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
她打扫厨房直到它闪闪发光。
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

暗示的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
这幅画非常暗示，并引发了许多争论。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自我克制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
实践自我克制有助于避免冲动的决策。
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

闪烁
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
湖泊在月光下闪烁。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主观的
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
美丽通常被视为一个主观的概念。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

可持续实践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
可持续实践对于环境保护至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

骗子
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
警察终于抓到了臭名昭著的骗子。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

页岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
该地区富含页岩和天然气储备。
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

阻挡
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
证人试图在调查期间做stonewall。
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

教派
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
由于教义上的差异，该小组分裂成了不同的教派。
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
公司报告了本季度利润的收缩。
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

充足性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
食品供应的充足性对于生存至关重要。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

吝啬地给
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
他从不吝啬自己的努力来帮助穷人。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震的
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
该地区以其地震活动而闻名。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。
C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
衣服散落在地板上。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
他在赢得辩论后，露出了自负的笑容。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
这封信以正式的问候开始。
C1 noun /stents/

stents

支架
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
支架通过机器人技术成功放置。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人变得衰老，忘记了熟悉的面孔。
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

偷笑
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
当老师犯错时，学生们偷偷地笑了。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
风暴加强与气候变化有关。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

做作的, 不自然的
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
他的演讲听起来做作且预先排练过。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖顶
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教堂的尖顶从远处可见。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

诽谤
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
政治家因诽谤起诉了报纸。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

奴颜婢膝
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
他的奴颜婢膝的态度让同事们感到烦恼。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
主权对国家的身份至关重要。
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

宁静
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
冥想有助于实现内心的平静。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

碎片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
他用玻璃碎片割伤了手指。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
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。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
他来自一个严肃的家庭。
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

光滑且闪亮
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
她开着一辆闪亮的黑色跑车。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推测
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
她推测他不会来参加会议。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
她试图在严肃的会议中抑制笑声。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

轻微燃烧
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火焰烧焦了他的眉毛。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
她理解了局势的微妙之处。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

简洁
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
他的演讲简洁且有影响力。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
我们计划在日落之前到达村庄。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

下属
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
他在他的部门里管理十个下属。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

请求
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
慈善机构正在为洪水灾民募捐。
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

奢华的
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

多刺的
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
多刺的仙人掌在沙漠中挺立。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言论自由的压制导致了抗议。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期消毒保持设备无菌。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

锯末
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
地板上覆盖着来自木工工作的锯末。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

智慧的; 明智的; 经历过的人有判断力
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
长者的智慧建议帮助解决了问题。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
舞者需要同步他们的动作。
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

在垃圾中寻找
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
孩子们在垃圾堆里找食物。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
她的艺术感性使她能够欣赏画作中的细节。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

刻板的
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
他的刻板笑话未能给观众留下深刻印象。
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒火中烧
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
她在不公平的决定后怒火中烧。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

严格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
政府在危机期间实施了严格的措施。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

沉没
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自以为是
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
他的自以为是的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吮吸
Meaning
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
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
婴儿正在吮吸安抚奶嘴。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
边缘讨论常常导致协议。
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

现状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府决定在进一步审查之前保持现状。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

低级的, 肮脏的, 或质量差的
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
他避免了市中心的低级夜店。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
那位政治家试图回避那个棘手的问题。
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

污名化
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
患有某些疾病的人常常被不公正地污名化。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
她领导了环保意识的运动。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

过于简化的
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
他的解释过于简化，忽略了关键的细节。
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音乐作品 (奏鸣曲)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破坏者
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破坏者在放置炸弹之前被逮捕了。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
她剪下了裙子上松散的线。