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B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

设置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
事件的设置花了几个小时完成。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
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 /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。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 声誉
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
由于他的慈善工作，他在社区中有很高的声誉。
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。
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

演讲; 演说;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
总统向国家发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

拖鞋
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
她在走遍房子之前穿上了拖鞋。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢的
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
她对他露出了一种傲慢的笑容，好像他比她低。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
仆人为客人开门。
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。
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 /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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段论
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
哲学家用简单的例子解释了三段论的概念。
C1 noun /stents/

stents

支架
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
支架通过机器人技术成功放置。
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

害羞的; 腼腆的
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
害羞的学生很少在课堂讨论中发言。
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 ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自律对于长期成功至关重要。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后，病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

巫术
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

迷人且优雅
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢，或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言论自由的压制导致了抗议。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

明智的
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
教授对复杂的问题做出了明智的回答。
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 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。
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

臭味
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
垃圾的臭味充满了小巷。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

有益健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山中的空气有益健康且清新。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。
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。
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

服务
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
真正的教育促进了对他人服务的价值。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。
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。
A1 verb /set/

set

设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
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。
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

骗子
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
警察终于抓到了臭名昭著的骗子。
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

震惊
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
他的突然离开消息让每个人都震惊。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
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 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。
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。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南方各州的分裂导致了内战。
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。
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

与皮脂相关
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
痤疮通常是由过度活跃的皮脂腺引起的。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

结构
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
该结构是为安全和功能性设计的。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎；新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

苗条
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
她穿着优雅的黑色裙子看起来很苗条。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

总和, 摘要
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
律师对案件进行了有力的总结。
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

酷热潮湿，迷人
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
酷热潮湿的天气使得集中精力工作变得困难。
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 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

模拟的
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
飞行员在模拟的飞行环境中训练。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

坟墓; 埋葬;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
古代国王的坟墓被考古学家发现。
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

停留
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
请留在这里直到我回来。
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。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
我们沿着海岸走，捡贝壳。
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。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑行
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
蛇穿过草地滑行。
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

关心, 照顾
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
他的母亲对他的安全表现出极大的关心。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

六翼天使
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
彩色玻璃窗描绘了一个展开翅膀的六翼天使。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
战略性政策增强竞争力。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

嘶嘶声
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
诗人用西比兰斯在诗句中创造了一个柔和的嘶嘶效果。
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

烧焦
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
火焰烧焦了建筑物的墙壁。
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

稳定
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
强大的核力保持着原子核的稳定。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论，该活动家被控煽动罪。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
僧侣选择在山中独自生活。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

闷闷不乐
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
她给了他一个闷闷不乐的眼神，然后走开了。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

兴奋剂
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
咖啡是一种常见的兴奋剂，帮助人们保持清醒
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。
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。
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

小碗
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
她把汤倒在一个小碗里。
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代国王被安葬在一个宏伟的墓室中。
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 speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

太空探索
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认识。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
孩子把油漆涂在墙上。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

银鲤
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
银鲤在亚洲的鱼场中被广泛养殖。
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。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

现状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府决定在进一步审查之前保持现状。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

妇女参政权运动者
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
妇女参政权运动者组织了集会，要求为女性争取投票权。
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

自私地
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
他自私地拿走了所有饼干。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

向日葵
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
向日葵田在明亮的阳光下看起来很美。
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。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

寻找
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
他决定向他的导师寻求建议。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

皮肤
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
她的皮肤又软又滑。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
她对新计划持怀疑态度。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅水适合孩子们玩耍。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

缝合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医生使用了缝合线来闭合伤口。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

附加费
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
机票上加收了燃油附加费。