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。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

产生

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

这款视频游戏已经产生了许多续集。

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。

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。

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。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

庄严

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

农民将在春天修剪羊毛。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

轻微燃烧

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火焰烧焦了他的眉毛。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

无罪; 天真; 纯洁

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

那天真的孩子穿着纯白色的裙子，看起来毫无罪。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑制

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

她试图在严肃的会议中抑制笑声。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

十四行诗

Meaning

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.

莎士比亚写了许多关于爱情与美丽的著名十四行诗。

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分裂主义者

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

分裂主义者要求中央政府独立。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

这封信以正式的问候开始。

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

风暴加强与气候变化有关。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。

C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙

Meaning

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

Example

The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.

河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。

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 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自我中心

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

他太过自我中心，没注意到朋友的困扰。

C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

镇静

Meaning

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

Example

The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.

护士在手术前给病人注射了镇静剂。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

敏感化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医生警告了由于反复接触化学品引起的敏感化。

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

沉积物

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

洪水期间，河水把沉积物冲向下游。

C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

高失业率导致了经济停滞。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

剃须

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

他买了一款新的剃须膏。

C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点

Meaning

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

Example

People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.

人们通过节日和仪式庆祝夏至。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。

C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益的

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

这场事故是一个有益的提醒，要小心驾驶。

C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

他已经保持清醒五年了。

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

颤抖

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

她在想到独自走在黑暗森林中的时候不禁颤抖。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要

Meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

Example

The company made substantive changes to its policy.

公司对其政策进行了重要更改。

C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少

Meaning

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

Example

Vegetation was sparse in the desert.

沙漠中的植被稀少。

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花朵在烈日下枯萎。

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。

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 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

亵渎的

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

这幅画被批评为亵渎的。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥疮

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

医生在检查了皮疹后诊断他为疥疮。

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 /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

沉没

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

由于海平面上升，沿海地区的沉没成为一个重大问题。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

有感觉的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人类是能够推理的感知生命。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

咸鱼

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

咸鱼是保存海鲜的传统方法。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

沙龙水果

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

沙龙水果很甜，可以像苹果一样食用。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。

C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音节

Meaning

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.

Example

The word 'computer' has three syllables.

‘计算机’这个词有三个音节。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

练习赛

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

在正式赛季开始之前，球队进行了一场练习赛。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

钠

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

钠是维持体内液体平衡的必需元素。

C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

傲慢

Meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Example

He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.

他走进房间，好像他是这个地方的主人。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

与图表相关或简短的

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

工程师提供了该项目的示意图。

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。

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。

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震的

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

该地区以其地震活动而闻名。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇形的

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

这条路穿过山脉，呈蛇形蜿蜒。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

轻蔑的

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

当他做出粗鲁的评论时，她投以蔑视的目光。

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

录音室有隔音墙。

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

锯末

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

地板上覆盖着来自木工工作的锯末。

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

罗胡鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

罗胡鱼通常在孟加拉家庭中用香料烹饪。

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。

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

他在听到令人震惊的消息后陷入昏迷。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质

Meaning

badly made or done; of poor quality

Example

The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.

承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

语法

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

编程语言遵循严格的语法规则。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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。

C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

潜台词

Meaning

Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words

Example

The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.

他的演讲的潜台词暗示着不同意见。

C1 /skwɒt/

squat

蹲下

Meaning

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

Example

He squatted down to tie his shoes.

他蹲下来系鞋带。

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。

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

宁静

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

冥想有助于实现内心的平静。

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

庄严和宏伟

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

那座庄严的豪宅位于长长的车道尽头。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

奢华的

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。

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。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法

Meaning

A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.

Example

A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.

可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

系统策略

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

采取了系统策略来实现目标。

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。

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。

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。

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

C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕

Meaning

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

Example

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.

蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

他来自一个严肃的家庭。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新法律保护工人的权利。

C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

盐度, 盐浓度

Meaning

The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.

Example

The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.

海洋的盐度会根据深度和位置变化。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。

C1 verb /siːp/

seep

渗透

Meaning

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

Example

Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.

水开始通过墙上的裂缝渗透。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

可用

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

那辆旧自行车尽管年久失修，仍然可用。

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。

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒火中烧

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

她在不公平的决定后怒火中烧。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要的，突出的或显著的

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

报告突出讨论中的重点。

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。

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

云雀

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

当云雀飞翔在草地上方时，它美丽地歌唱。

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。

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自我克制

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

实践自我克制有助于避免冲动的决策。

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

着迷的; 迷住的

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

孩子们看到魔术师表演时都目瞪口呆。

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

这座城市充满了历史和传统。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

老人变得衰老，忘记了熟悉的面孔。

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。