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 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。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

侦探终于解决了神秘案件。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

草原（散布着树木）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

长颈鹿在广阔的萨凡纳上吃着金合欢树的叶子。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投机者

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

房地产投机者购买了土地，希望其价值会增加。

C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完整

Meaning

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

Example

The details of the project were still sketchy.

项目的细节仍然不完整。

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

安抚

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

妈妈用温柔的摇篮曲安抚她哭泣的宝宝。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

得体

Meaning

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

Example

It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.

在仪式期间大声争论是不合适的。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

管理员

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

管理员访问了教室以检查进展。

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

正方形

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

桌子是正方形的。

A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

蛇

Meaning

a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground

Example

The snake slithered through the grass quietly.

蛇悄悄地穿过草地。

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。

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

超级添加

Meaning

to add something to what has already been added

Example

The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.

作者决定在修订版中超级添加一个新章节。

A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

搜索

Meaning

to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly

Example

The police searched the house for evidence.

警察搜查了房子以寻找证据。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

吝啬

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

他太吝啬了，连给朋友买礼物都不愿意。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。

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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

建筑物内禁止吸烟。

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

酷热的天气让工作变得困难。

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 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

警报器

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警车经过时，警报器发出尖锐的声音。

C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景

Meaning

A view or painting of the sea.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.

艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

盐水的; 含盐的

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

盐水溶液用于医学治疗。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

某人

Meaning

a person, but not specifically known or named

Example

Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.

某人把他们的伞忘在了走廊里。

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

行业特定

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

行业特定的政策吸引了定向投资。

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 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

仓库

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

这个仓库作为所有进口商品的storehouse。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自我

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

她有强烈的自我意识。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晚餐

Meaning

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

Example

We usually have supper around seven o'clock.

我们通常在七点左右吃晚餐。

A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

她

Meaning

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

She is going to the market to buy vegetables.

她去市场买蔬菜。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

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。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。

C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星

Meaning

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

Example

The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.

该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。

C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

闪烁

Meaning

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

Example

The lake shimmered under the moonlight.

湖泊在月光下闪烁。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

他为商务会议穿得很聪明。

C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

总督

Meaning

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

Example

The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.

国王任命了一个总督来管理遥远的省份。

B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特别

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

这个礼物是特别为你做的。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。

C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

使精致

Meaning

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

Example

Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.

出国旅行帮助他完善了世界观。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

蝎子在白天藏在石头下。

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 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

他是一个著名的社会主义作家。

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。

B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全

Meaning

The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.

Example

Food security is essential for human survival.

食品安全对人类生存至关重要。

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。

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

儿子

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

他的儿子在音乐方面非常有才华。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。

C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

擦洗 / 彻底搜索

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

Example

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

她打扫厨房直到它闪闪发光。

C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼

Meaning

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

Example

The fisherman caught a scad in the net.

渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的

Meaning

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

Example

The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.

单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。

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 ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香气

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的香气充满了花园。

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。

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 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

无私是社区建设中的关键价值。

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。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

讽刺的

Meaning

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

Example

The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.

讽刺漫画嘲笑了政府的新政策。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

汽车在红灯前保持静止。

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

她在城市里有一大堆朋友。

A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

强烈地

Meaning

in a strong manner or to a great extent

Example

She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.

她坚信积极思考的力量。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

可分离的

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

这两个问题是可分离的，应该独立讨论。

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。

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

易感性

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

对感染的高易感性需要额外的护理。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

懒惰

Meaning

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

Example

She was too slothful to get out of bed early.

她太懒了，早上不想从床上起来。

B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

原因; 理由;

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

她为了家人的未来加班。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

诚实直率; 不复杂; 容易理解

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

他的解释非常直白，并且易于理解。

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。

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

支持

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

家庭将支持他们的儿子完成学业。

C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的

Meaning

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Example

Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.

瑜伽可以改善身体和心理健康。

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。

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 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

他在人行道上绊倒了。

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

学习

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

我每天晚上学习数学。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

严格

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

在大楼内吸烟是严格禁止的。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

页岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

该地区富含页岩和天然气储备。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形状; 外观

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画出了完美的圆形形状。

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。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

监管

Meaning

to oversee and direct the work or operation of something

Example

She was hired to superintend the construction project.

她被聘用来监管建筑项目。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。

A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短的; 简短的

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

会议非常短，仅持续了十分钟。

B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

拉伸

Meaning

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

Example

Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.

运动员在锻炼前拉伸他们的肌肉。

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。

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 /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

欺诈手段

Meaning

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

Example

They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.

他们使用欺诈手段来避免缴税。

C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁

Meaning

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

Example

The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.

钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

假设

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

这座城市位于该国的东南部。

C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

拟像

Meaning

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

Example

The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.

这座雕像仅仅是古代神灵的拟像。

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。

A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始

Meaning

beginning to do or experience something

Example

She is starting a new job next week.

她下周开始一份新工作。

C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

分心

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

她被一个意外的电话打断了。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

紧密排列

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

士兵们站在紧密排列的队列中，准备接受检查。

C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡

Meaning

Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

Example

The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.

那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

有效的系统提高了生产力。

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

脾气暴躁的，易怒的

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

他的脾气暴躁的评论冒犯了房间里的每个人。

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。

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。