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A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

风景
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
山脉的风景令人叹为观止。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自给自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
农场在食品生产中实现了完全的自给自足。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

某人
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
某人把他们的伞忘在了走廊里。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

分层
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究人员计划根据年龄组对数据进行分层。
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

明智的
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
教授对复杂的问题做出了明智的回答。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投机者
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
房地产投机者购买了土地，希望其价值会增加。
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

疾病; 病痛
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
她因病休假。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

恶意
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
她因为恶意拒绝了礼物。
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

筛子
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用筛子过滤意大利面。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

包括
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
次要细节被纳入了主要话题。
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。
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。
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 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

无罪; 天真; 纯洁
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
那天真的孩子穿着纯白色的裙子，看起来毫无罪。
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

冲突, 争斗
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
该地区已被政治冲突撕裂。
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

含肥皂性质的
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
这种植物有含肥皂性质的叶子，擦在水中时会产生泡沫。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

慢慢地
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
她慢慢地走向门。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

节俭 / 节制
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
她在使用词语时很节省。
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。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

种子
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
我在花园里种了一颗种子。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

过于戏剧化
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
她的表演显得过于戏剧化和不自然。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球几乎是一个完美的球体。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸福
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的幸福。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
长途旅行后，丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。
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。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

懒汉
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
懒汉拒绝在中午起床。
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

颠茄花
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
颠茄花在晚上盛开，散发出甜美的香气。
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

恳求者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
寺庙里充满了恳求者，寻找祝福。
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 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

用于繁殖的种马
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
农场拥有一匹强壮的种马用于繁殖。
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

丝绸布料
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
新娘穿着一件美丽的丝绸布料做的裙子。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
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。
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

海马
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
海马在珊瑚礁间优雅地漂浮。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
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。
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
敏感的系统需要精确的处理。
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 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

蛇
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
蛇悄悄地穿过草地。
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社交地
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
他在社交方面非常活跃，参加了许多活动。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

东西
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
她把所有的东西都装进了行李箱。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晚餐
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
我们通常在七点左右吃晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染的
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医生立即处理了病人的脓毒伤口。
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。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

极其脏乱
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
他住在一个脏乱的房间里，里面有坏掉的家具。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
商店储存大量的商品。
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。
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 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

分裂
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
战争使家庭和朋友分裂。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

诚实直率; 不复杂; 容易理解
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
他的解释非常直白，并且易于理解。
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

与墓葬相关，阴森的
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
废弃的房子弥漫着墓葬般的寂静。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

伪善的虔诚
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
他发表了一篇关于诚实的伪善演讲，而他自己却腐败了。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物质
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室分析了未知物质。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
他在照片上向左滑动。
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

扬帆旅行
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
他们去年夏天横渡了大西洋。
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

超级
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
她在项目中做得非常好。
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分开的
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
自离婚以来，他们一直住在分开的房子里。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

沙发
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
全家人聚在沙发上看电视。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沉没
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
船沉入深海。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

惊人的
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
魔术师的表演简直是惊人的。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。
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 /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

协同工作以提高效率。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
各部门必须协作以提高效率。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花朵在烈日下枯萎。
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

工作室
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
歌手在工作室录制了她的新歌。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
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。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

庄严
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
这一天从纪念馆的庄重仪式开始。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

糖果
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
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。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

计划 / 阴谋
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
他们制定了一个计划，欺骗投资者。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

陌生人
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
永远不要从陌生人那里拿糖果。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
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。
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特别地
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
他被特别要求处理财务。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

雪葩
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
在炎热的日子里，她喜欢喝一杯柠檬雪葩。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

带薪退休
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
公司决定在三十年的服务后将其高级员工带薪退休。
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切换
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
我从咖啡转到茶。
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
这个区域的土壤是红色的。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
他在人行道上绊倒了。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

自命不凡
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
她看起来很自命不凡，因为她避免与服务员交谈。
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 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
公司的发言人宣布了新产品。
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 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。