B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

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 /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

她对新计划持怀疑态度。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

森林是濒危动物的庇护所。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

在两个地点之间定期往返的交通工具

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

机场接驳车每30分钟运行一次。

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 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

续集

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

这部电影的续集比原作更成功。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。

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。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

鹳

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

鹳在高烟囱上建造了它的巢。

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 /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。

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。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

他被丢在沙漠里饿死。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

他因愤怒在地上吐口水。

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 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

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 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 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。

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 /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 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察成功没收了被盗的货物。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。

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。

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 /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 /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 /strɔː/

straw

稻草或吸管

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

她通过吸管喝了果汁。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。

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 /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

我的脚底有个水泡。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

降雪

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨天下的大雪封锁了所有的道路。

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。

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。

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 /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

产品规格包括所有必要的细节。

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。

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 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 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鸽子是和平与自由的象征。

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 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

他的专长是意大利菜肴。

B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。

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 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 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 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

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 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

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 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

请在周五之前提交您的作业。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会正义

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会正义确保平等的机会。

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 adjective /slɪm/

slim

苗条

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

她穿上新裙子看起来很苗条。

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

小心不要洒出你的咖啡。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

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 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

他做了一个光滑的演示，以打动投资者。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。

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 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 /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

脏话

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

当他撞到脚趾时，他大喊了一句脏话。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

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 /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。

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 /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 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。

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 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

他画了一个快速的风景素描。

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 /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。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

股份, 风险

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

他在新公司拥有重大股份。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

演员从剧本中背诵了台词。

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 /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。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

仓库提供了大量的存储空间。

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 /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。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。

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 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时松了口气。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

独奏

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

她决定在才艺表演中做独舞表演。

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 /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 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同时

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

他同时在做两个项目。