B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

恐吓

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大声的噪音把婴儿吓坏了。

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。

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。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太阳能

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太阳能对于减少碳排放至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新政策显著改善了工作条件。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。

B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

闪电划过夜空。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

蝎子在白天藏在石头下。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

副线讨论促进了相互理解。

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

真诚

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

他在道歉时的真诚对所有人都显而易见。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

警报器

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警车经过时，警报器发出尖锐的声音。

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

压力; 紧张; 疲劳;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

长时间工作给他的健康带来了压力。

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

推

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

他把箱子推到角落里。

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

赌注

Meaning

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

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

赌注对项目的成功至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

随后的

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

随后的事件澄清了结果。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队

Meaning

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

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。

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。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

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

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

屠杀 / 大规模谋杀

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

军队屠杀了数百名敌军士兵。

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

她自信地走过舞台。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

据说他是队里最好的球员。

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

小口喝

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

她一边读报纸一边慢慢地小口喝茶。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

监督员

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

主管检查了每个员工的进展。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

简化

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

老师为学生简化了复杂的方程。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

雕塑家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

雕塑家花了几个月时间制作一座美丽的大理石雕像。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

在雨季生意很清淡。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

燕子

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

燕子在屋顶下筑巢。

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 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

严肃; 重要

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

当医生说话时，情况的严肃性变得明显。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

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。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。

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。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

工人在罢工期间表现出团结。

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

顺畅地; 没有问题

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

汽车在新高速公路上顺畅行驶。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

本季度销售量有了显著增加。

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

邪恶的

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

那座废弃的房子有着邪恶的氛围。

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小努力可以带来蝴蝶保护中的巨大变化。

B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整理

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

她在会议前整理了头发。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

管理员

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

管理员访问了教室以检查进展。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊

Meaning

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

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

他是一个著名的社会主义作家。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

筛查或放映

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

医院为所有员工提供了免费的健康筛查。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

两个国家的分离是和平的。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

你能给我一些你的时间吗？

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周围环境

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

她迅速适应了她的新环境。

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

价格在公告后急剧上涨。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

这个地区有古老的结构。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

范围

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

该项目超出了我们资源的范围。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

她有三个兄弟姐妹，两个兄弟和一个妹妹。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

她很社交，容易交到朋友。