B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。

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/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 /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 /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。

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 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。

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 /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

那块老木板太硬了，弯不起来。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。

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 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社交地

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

他在社交方面非常活跃，参加了许多活动。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。

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 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑

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 /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。

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 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。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

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 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

她每天早上打扫地板。

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 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 /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 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 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 /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。

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 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

套房

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

他们住在酒店的总统套房里。

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。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。

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 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。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。

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。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

适当的阳光刺激植物生长。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

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 /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。

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 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 /spæn/

span

跨度

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

这座桥的跨度超过了500米。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。

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 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 /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

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 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 /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。

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 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 /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

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 /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 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

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 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 /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。

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 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, 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 /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

副线讨论促进了相互理解。

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 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

真诚

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

他在道歉时的真诚对所有人都显而易见。

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。

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 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 /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。

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 /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。

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 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸汽

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

茶壶在炉子上冒蒸汽。

B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

刻板印象

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

所有玩家都是反社会的，这是一种刻板印象。

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 ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

俚语; 非正式语言

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

青少年使用了父母无法理解的俚语。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

如果你从10中减去5，你得到5。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

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。

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

赌注

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

赌注对项目的成功至关重要。

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

她自信地走过舞台。

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。

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。

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

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。

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 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。

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。

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 /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 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

公司的发言人宣布了新产品。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

他在争论后愤怒地摔门。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。

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 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 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

复杂的

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

复杂的设计提升了美学。