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B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
过度擦眼睛对身体有害。
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 /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 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 /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 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。
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 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 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 /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。
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 /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 /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 /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

寻求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
寻求者远行去寻找他问题的答案。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
他的声音因紧张而颤抖。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
可持续性确保长期环境健康。
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 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 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 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 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
使用字幕以更好地理解。
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
公司决定暂停他的会员资格。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。
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 /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 /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。
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 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

无缝
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
无缝结账流程提高了用户满意度。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
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。
B2 verb /swel/

swell

肿胀
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
她的脚踝在受伤后开始肿胀。
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 /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

快速阅读
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
她在会议前快速浏览了报告。
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府采取措施以稳定经济。
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 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 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。
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 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
村庄建在一个沼泽附近。
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 verb /suːð/

soothe

安抚
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
妈妈用温柔的摇篮曲安抚她哭泣的宝宝。
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 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
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 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 /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
她的专业是儿科医学。
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 səˈpres

suppress

压制
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切割
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
公司大幅削减价格以吸引更多顾客。
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 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
骑士拔出了剑来保护城堡。
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 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 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。
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 /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。
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 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

有阴影的; 可疑的; 不诚实的;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
那个有阴影的商人做了一笔可疑的交易。
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 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。
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。
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, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸汽
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
茶壶在炉子上冒蒸汽。
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 /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

湿滑的
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清洁后地板非常湿滑。
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

展示柜，吸引或有利地展示某物
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
展览展示了艺术家的最佳作品。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
海星缓慢地在海底移动，寻找食物。
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 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
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。
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 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 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
我们走上了陡峭的山坡。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
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 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。
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
她生气得打了他的脸。
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 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。
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。
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 /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。
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 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 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。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

充分
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
她足够努力地学习，才能通过考试。
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。
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 /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。
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 /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 /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 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。
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 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。
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。
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 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

牧羊人
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
牧羊人把他的羊群引导到绿色的牧场。
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/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群蜜蜂围绕着树。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
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 /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。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

抚摸
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
她轻轻地抚摸着猫的毛发。