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B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
橙子被分成了八个部分。
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 /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。
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 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 /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
风把叶子撒到院子里。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投机
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
股市投机可能导致高波动性。
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 /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 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 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 /səʊ/

sew

幸福
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

雕塑家
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
雕塑家花了几个月时间制作一座美丽的大理石雕像。
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 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。
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 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 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 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 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。
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
公司的利润稳定增长。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
幸福和快乐是同义词。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

随后的
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
随后的事件澄清了结果。
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 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 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 /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 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。
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 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。
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 /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 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。
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。
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 /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 /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
上周探测到了来自深空的信号。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
价格在公告后急剧上涨。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。
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 /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 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 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
舞蹈序列被完美地编排。
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 /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 /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小努力可以带来蝴蝶保护中的巨大变化。
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 /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。
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。
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 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。
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 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。
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, 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。
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 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 ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
本季度销售量有了显著增加。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

战略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
有效的战略可以减轻气候变化的影响。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗？
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。
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。
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 noun /streɪn/

Strain

压力; 紧张; 疲劳;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
长时间工作给他的健康带来了压力。
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 /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。
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 /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。
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 /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 /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 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
将卡片插入插槽以打开门。
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 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
该提案没有得到支持。
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。
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 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
工人在罢工期间表现出团结。
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 /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。
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 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 /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 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, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
他向神父忏悔了他的罪。
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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。
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 /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

一个幸存下来的人，特别是指在其他人死去后仍然活着的人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
她是一名癌症幸存者，现在帮助其他病人。
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 /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 /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。
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 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 verb /snæp/

snap

折断
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
绳子在重压下断裂。
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 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

刮刀
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
我用刮刀翻转平底锅里的煎饼。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的；严肃而深思的；适度的
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

挤压
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
她挤压牙膏管，想把最后一点挤出来。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。
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 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 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。