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B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
他的讽刺经常让人发笑，但有时也会冒犯他们。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

皮肤
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
她的皮肤又软又滑。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

斑点
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
玻璃桌上有一小片灰尘。
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

证实
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
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。
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。
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技能
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
学习新技能可以增加个人和职业发展。
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

一些
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
我的钱包里有一些钱。
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
他对这个主题的理解相当表面。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

被减数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
在等式 10 - 4 中，数字 4 是被减数。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。
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 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

仔细检查或检查
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
科学家在发布他的发现之前仔细检查了数据。
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

拉伸
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
运动员在锻炼前拉伸他们的肌肉。
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

刻板印象
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
所有玩家都是反社会的，这是一种刻板印象。
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

严格；要求严格遵守规则
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
老师对作业截止日期非常严格。
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

可怕
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
那部恐怖电影真的很吓人。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

协同, 协调, 合作
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
团队被协同工作以最大化生产力。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
士兵们向他们的指挥官敬礼。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。
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。
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸福
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

盈余
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年该国的食品盈余。
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 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

系统
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
教育系统需要重大改革。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

自
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
我从小就认识她。
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
他在泥巴里玩后，衣服弄脏了。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星的
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学家使用恒星时间来追踪星星的位置。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。
A2 noun /stres/

stress

压力
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
过度的压力可能导致健康问题。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎；新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

鼻窦
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
他因鼻窦感染而痛苦，导致头痛。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
盐在水中的溶解度很高。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

丝绸的; 柔软的; 光滑的;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的丝绸裙子去参加聚会。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

盐分增加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
过度灌溉可能导致农田盐分增加。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

分心
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
她被一个意外的电话打断了。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

费力的
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
爬山是一项费力的任务。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

宽敞的；宽阔的
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
这座房子有一个宽敞的客厅，高高的天花板。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞穴探险者
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞穴探险者带着绳子和灯光进入了黑暗的洞穴。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

盐水的; 含盐的
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
盐水溶液用于医学治疗。
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
许多人认为动物具有感知能力。
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
她给了他一个天使般的微笑，安抚了他的恐惧。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

调查，问卷调查
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
他们进行了一项调查，以了解客户的偏好。
A2 noun steɪt

state

国家
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
国家宣布了一项新的语言政策。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
货船在黎明时分离开了港口。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
该提案没有得到支持。
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
她获得奖项时无言以对。
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾脏; 愤怒
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
会议后，他把愤怒发泄在同事身上。
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

强壮
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
强大的防守确保胜利。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
如果你从10中减去5，你得到5。
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

与皮脂相关
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
痤疮通常是由过度活跃的皮脂腺引起的。
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

幽默模仿
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
喜剧演员模仿政治家的演讲来娱乐观众。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

晒干的米
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
农民们将晒干的米铺在垫子上，让它完全干燥。
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学家
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
这位科学家提出了基于数据的改革。
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。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
该地区严重缺水。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
平流层提供了一个独特的环境。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

壳
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
炮兵向敌方阵地发射了一个炮弹。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

六翼天使
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
彩色玻璃窗描绘了一个展开翅膀的六翼天使。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

希比林
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
那位老妇人对未来做出了一个希比林的警告。
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
老师解释了这个词的音节结构。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生存
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
许多村民仍然依靠捕鱼和农业为生。
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

生病的; 恶心的; 不舒服
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
她因为感觉不舒服而请假在家。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
他把包拿在肩膀上。
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

有时
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
有时我会在晚上散步。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
糖在水中可溶。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

板岩 / 安排
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
会议定于下周一举行。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
这个问题完全困扰了学生。
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

世界七大奇迹
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界七大奇迹反映了人类的辉煌。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
那块老木板太硬了，弯不起来。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。
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。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

闷闷不乐
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
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。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

发出嘶嘶声
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
演员为了戏剧效果，用嘶嘶声说出了他的台词。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
他在画画时保持手稳定。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

服务
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医疗行业的服务对于健康至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
她的表现超出了所有预期。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。