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C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

堕落的，肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
这本小说揭示了城市生活的肮脏一面。
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。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
她打开香料盒，找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。
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。
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。
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

贫民窟
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府正在努力改善贫民区的条件。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

灵魂
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
她将自己的心和灵魂投入到艺术创作中。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

恳求者
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
恳求者在国王的脚下乞求怜悯。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
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？
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。
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 /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。
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

份额
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
每个合作伙伴都收到了公司利润的相等份额。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

长篇故事
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
公司的兴衰成为了一部企业传奇。
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。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
她的表现超出了所有预期。
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

讽刺
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
这部剧讽刺了现代公司的贪婪。
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

高级
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
他是部门的高级经理。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花儿闻起来甜美。
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

顾忌
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
他在为了进步而撒谎时没有任何顾忌。
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。
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
建筑物是用钢铁建造的，以确保其耐久性。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

射击
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
他朝着球门射击。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
她的艺术感性使她能够欣赏画作中的细节。
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
汽车在红灯前保持静止。
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 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
盐在水中的溶解度很高。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活泼
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
那位活泼的老人高兴地在婚礼上跳舞。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。
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。
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太阳
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
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。
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

傻笑或做作的笑
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
她在他的夸奖下傻笑，显然感到尴尬。
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。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

放松
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
司机在接近村庄时放慢了速度。
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 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

轻松工作
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
作为对他忠诚的奖励，他在大学获得了一个轻松的职位。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

卡住
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
门被卡住了，打不开。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

生闷气
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
她在争吵后生闷气待在房间里。
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 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
园丁用铲子挖洞种花。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

旧的 / 陈旧的
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
这些 shopworn 鞋子以折扣价出售。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

假设的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
这个故事证明是假的，没有证据支持它。
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
这支爵士六重奏用温暖、分层的声音填满了小俱乐部。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
她在城市里有一大堆朋友。
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

传票
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
证人收到了传票，要求下周出庭。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
她非常认真地对待了这个问题。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。
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。
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

迟缓; 无力; 不活跃
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
那台旧电脑运行了几个小时后变得迟缓。
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。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论，该活动家被控煽动罪。
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

悄悄移动
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
猫悄悄地进入房间，没有发出任何声音。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

摇动
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
地震让建筑物摇动。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
她偷偷地看了一眼他的笔记。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球不是一个完美的球体，而是一个扁球体。
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。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

拖鞋
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
她在走遍房子之前穿上了拖鞋。
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

相同
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
我们在派对上穿了相同的衣服。
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。
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

体育
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
足球是全球流行的体育运动。
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静的，沉默的
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
尽管周围混乱，他依然冷静沉着。
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

苗条
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
她穿着优雅的黑色裙子看起来很苗条。
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。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

萨戈
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
她为甜点准备了萨戈布丁。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

明喻
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
她用明喻来描述她的眼睛像星星一样明亮。
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象征主义
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
小说中的象征主义运用巧妙。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

勺子
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
他用勺子吃汤。
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 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 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

唱歌
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
她在合唱团里唱得很美
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

扫兴的人
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
不要做扫兴的人，放我们享受派对吧。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
餐前小吃是一份新鲜的沙拉。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

傻; 愚蠢
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
别傻了，当然你可以做到！
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。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
车子突然停在了路中间。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

震撼的; 极其印象深刻的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
这场震撼的表演让观众哑口无言。
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

浪潮
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
在城市中发生了一系列盗窃事件。
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。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期消毒保持设备无菌。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
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 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。
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

尺寸
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
这件衬衫对我来说在尺寸上太小了。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
这座城市位于该国的东南部。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

睡觉
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
我需要每晚睡八小时。
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

被认为圣洁或道德的人；非常友善或有耐心的人
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
特雷莎修女被天主教教会宣布为圣人。
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

闪耀
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
太阳明天会明亮地照耀。
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。
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。
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。
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。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

强壮 / 粗壮
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
这个强壮的男人轻松地举起了沉重的箱子。