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C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
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。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
他克服了所有的挑战,实现了自己的梦想。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

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。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后,病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

刺耳的, 嘈杂的
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
他刺耳的声音让辩论变得不舒服。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

阳光明媚的; 乐观的
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
这是一个美丽的阳光明媚的日子,适合野餐。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密地
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
交易是在秘密地进行的,以避免公众审查。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

离职补偿
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
公司在他工作结束后提供了离职补偿。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

坚定, 忠诚
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
她一直是社区的坚定支持者。
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 /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

监督
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
该项目在一位经验丰富的经理监督下完成。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
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。
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。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

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。
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

冗长而乏味的文章
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
他发表了长篇的关于腐败的演讲。
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

部分
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
报告的这一部分需要进一步审查。
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
食品安全对人类生存至关重要。
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
她对我说了你好。
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。
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 /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破坏
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
法院因公司破坏证据而惩罚了该公司。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

过热
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
工程师将蒸汽超热以提高涡轮机的效率。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
投资股票可以带来短期收益。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

运动衫
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
他在公园慢跑时穿着灰色的斯威特衫。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
伤口在几天后开始脓液化。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

镇静剂
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
医生开了镇静剂来帮助病人入睡。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程,以理解衰老。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

地点
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

屏幕
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
电影在剧院的大屏幕上播放。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

乐观的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
尽管面临挑战,她依然对未来保持乐观。
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

挽救
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
他们成功地从火灾中挽救了一些货物。
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。
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自我
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
她有强烈的自我意识。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感官的
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
感官反馈增强了虚拟现实体验。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速飞机打破了音障。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
她剪下了裙子上松散的线。
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。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春天花开。
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。
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

星期六
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
我们星期六去海滩。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻子发出声音地呼吸
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
孩子在哭了很久之后开始嗅鼻。
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
房东是个吝啬鬼,从不修理任何东西。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
他是一个著名的社会主义作家。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆盖
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
山顶被雾气笼罩。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

随后的
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
随后的事件改变了历史的进程。
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
瑜伽可以改善身体和心理健康。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物对外部刺激作出反应。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
秃鹫是自然的清道夫,清理环境。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

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 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。
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。
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

订阅者
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
她是每月杂志的订阅者。
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 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。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隐秘, 安静地移动
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫悄悄地向它的猎物走去。
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

句子; 刑期
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
法官给了他五年监禁的刑期。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

幸运的偶然
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
他们在咖啡馆的相遇完全是幸运的偶然。
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。
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
鲶鱼是南亚最大的淡水鱼之一。
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

闪亮的; 光亮的;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
那辆闪亮的新车吸引了所有人的注意。
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

场景
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
电影的最后一场景非常感人。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

许可/制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府对该国实施了经济制裁。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

展示
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
你能告诉我去车站的路吗?
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

欺骗
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
骗子试图骗取老人的储蓄。
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南美洲
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
巴西是南美洲最大的国家。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

顺从; 听话; 顺从的
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
她在多年的严厉对待后变得顺从。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

排序
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
请按日期排序文件。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
噪音在午夜后终于停止了。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
她选择了一条蓝色的裙子,以配合她的衬衫。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
他为商务会议穿得很聪明。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

惊讶
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
他的到来是一个愉快的惊讶。
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

储蓄
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
定期的储蓄习惯确保财务安全。
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。
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。
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 /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主观的
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
美丽通常被视为一个主观的概念。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
我们沿着海岸走,捡贝壳。