C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸福

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

卓越

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

她在话剧中的表现非常卓越。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

同步性

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

他们的舞蹈表演展示了完美的同步性。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员

Meaning

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

Example

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。

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 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

污点，脏污的印记

Meaning

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

Example

She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.

她不小心把口红弄到餐巾纸上了。

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

感觉

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

她有很强的责任感。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

确定的; 确实

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

我确定他明天会来。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。

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。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物馆展示了来自古埃及的美丽雕刻的石棺。

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。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

讽刺的

Meaning

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

Example

The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.

讽刺漫画嘲笑了政府的新政策。

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

将卡片插入插槽以打开门。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

支持者

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

她是当地动物收容所的强大支持者。

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

分数

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

他在最后一场比赛中进了制胜球。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱离

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

几个州威胁要脱离联邦。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功地

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

她经过数周的学习后成功通过了考试。

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石头

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

他把一块石头扔进湖里。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

他向神父忏悔了他的罪。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

选择

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

选择过程基于优点。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

由于草率的规划，项目失败了。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

藏红花

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

Example

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

藏红花的面料在阳光下看起来非常美丽。

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

没有创新，生意将会停滞不前。

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

烟雾

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

车辆排放的烟雾会恶化空气质量。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自我纵容

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

他的自我纵容周末包括吃糖果和不停地看电影。

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

震惊

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

他的突然离开消息让每个人都震惊。

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

关心

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

她总是关心学生们的福祉。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

车子在街上慢慢行驶。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

有点; 稍微; 适度

Meaning

to some extent; rather; moderately

Example

The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.

这部电影有点有趣，但不太棒。

C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

他成功地生还了风暴。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

他拿起铲子清理车道上的雪。

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸汽船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

老蒸汽船慢慢地渡过了河。

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

她下午花时间去购物买衣服。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

模拟的

Meaning

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

Example

The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.

飞行员在模拟的飞行环境中训练。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。

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。

C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

污名

Meaning

a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality

Example

There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.

许多社会中，心理健康问题仍然存在污名化现象。

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。

C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

逃避

Meaning

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Example

He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.

他总是尽力避免工作中的责任。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。

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。

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

我姐姐下周要来看我们。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

发烧是流感的常见症状。

B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

一种三维艺术作品，通常由石头、金属或木材制成

Meaning

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

Example

The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.

自由女神像是纽约的一个著名地标。

C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

啤酒杯

Meaning

A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.

Example

He raised his stein to toast his friends.

他举起了他的啤酒杯，为他的朋友们祝酒。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

侦探终于解决了神秘案件。

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

盐

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷路

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

那只狗离开了院子，迷路了。

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

六分仪

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

使用六分仪，导航员在中午确定了船的位置。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年一次

Meaning

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

Example

The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.

公司每六个月举行一次会议。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

他在争论后愤怒地摔门。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

第七

Meaning

constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth

Example

Her birthday is on the seventh of July.

她的生日是七月七日。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

产生

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

这款视频游戏已经产生了许多续集。

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 /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。

C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益的

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

这场事故是一个有益的提醒，要小心驾驶。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。

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。

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 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。

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 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。

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。

C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

可扩展性

Meaning

The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.

Example

The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.

新的软件为大型企业提供了高可扩展性。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。

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 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。

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 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。

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。

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 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。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

这个国家维持一个世俗的政府，将宗教与政治分离。

A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

我在书籍上花了太多钱。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。

Meaning

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

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

建议; 建议

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

你有什么建议可以提高我们团队的生产力吗？

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主义

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

在社会主义中，资源在公民之间平等分配。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

明智的; 实际的; 合理的

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

带伞是明智的，因为可能会下雨。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

卓越; 优于平均水平

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

该产品在市场上优于所有其他产品。

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 /sɪv/

Seive

筛子

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

她使用筛子将面粉与结块分开。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。