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 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 /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。

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 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 /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 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。

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 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。

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。

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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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, 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 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 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 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。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

姓氏

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

请在表格上写下您的名字和姓氏。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。

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。

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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

监督

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

老师在考试期间监督学生。

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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

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 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

她在几分钟内总结了报告。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。

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 /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 /skwɒd/

squad

小队

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。

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 /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 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 /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/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 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

他的破旧衣服显示他已经旅行了几天。

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 /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 /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 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 /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 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

据说他是队里最好的球员。

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

稀缺

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

水资源稀缺威胁农业。

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 /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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。

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 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 /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 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 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

他们决定分别前往会议。

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

仅仅

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

他完全对这个决定负责。

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 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

严重地

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

患者在事故中受了重伤。

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 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

结构性

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

桥梁的结构完整性在暴风雨后经过测试。

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 /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 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。

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 /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。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

她每天骑滑板车去上班。

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。

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 /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 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

参议员激情地谈论环境政策。

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 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 /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

该地区严重缺水。

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 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 /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 /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 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 /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/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。

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 /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

燕子

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

燕子在屋顶下筑巢。

B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

我发誓说真话。

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 /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 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

在雨季生意很清淡。

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 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。