B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。

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 /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 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 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 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 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 /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

系列的; 连续的

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

连环杀手在多年的调查后终于被捕。

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 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 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群蜜蜂围绕着树。

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

刺激减少压力并有助于放松。

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 /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 /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 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸

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。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

有阴影的; 可疑的; 不诚实的;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

那个有阴影的商人做了一笔可疑的交易。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

监督员

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

主管检查了每个员工的进展。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

演员从剧本中背诵了台词。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。

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 /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 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 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。

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 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自给自足帮助建立自信。

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。

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/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 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。

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 /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 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 /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 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 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 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太阳能

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太阳能对于减少碳排放至关重要。

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 sɪˈvɪər

severe

严重的

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

如果没有行动，气候变化的影响将变得严重。

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 /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。

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 /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。

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 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 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 /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。

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 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

预计全天都会有分散的降雨。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。

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 /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 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 ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

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 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。

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 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 /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 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 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

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 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 /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 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 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 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

统计

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

统计数据显示，去年用户数量有所增加。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。

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 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。

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 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 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。

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 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 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

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 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 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

他的讽刺经常让人发笑，但有时也会冒犯他们。

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 /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

她在事故中伤了脊柱。

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 /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。

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 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 /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 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 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。

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 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 /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 /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

扫地工

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

扫地工每天早上清扫学校的走廊。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。

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 /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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

他对这个主题的理解相当表面。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

两个国家的分离是和平的。

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 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 /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

我们走上了陡峭的山坡。

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 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 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 /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。

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 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学品被用于加工食品中。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。

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 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 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 /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

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 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 /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。