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B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
他把包拿在肩膀上。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

寻找地
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
她带着寻求的目光看着他，希望得到诚实的回答。
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

嗣眠者
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
嗣眠者晚上走出屋外。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

怀疑者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
这位科学家对没有确凿证据的理论持怀疑态度。
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

巩固
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
公司巩固了其在市场中的地位。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
餐前小吃是一份新鲜的沙拉。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

其次
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
首先，我们需要资金；其次，我们需要一支强大的团队。
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 /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程，以理解衰老。
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 /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。
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

很快
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
火车很快就到。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
糖在水中可溶。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地铁
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
我每天早上乘地铁上班，因为它比开车更快。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

混乱的人群
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
嘈杂的声音引起了人群中的一阵奔跑。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
他克服了所有的挑战，实现了自己的梦想。
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

切片; 薄片
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
你想要一片披萨吗?
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。
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.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技能
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
学习新技能可以增加个人和职业发展。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
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。
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 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。
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

红薯
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
烤红薯是健康美味的配菜。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静态的想法阻碍了进步。
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 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。
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。
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

学生
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
学生们积极参与了抗议活动。
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

订阅
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。
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。
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 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 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 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
他们决定分别前往会议。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
他对古代文明有专门的知识。
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

用于繁殖的种马
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
农场拥有一匹强壮的种马用于繁殖。
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。
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。
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。
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

促销
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
商店正在进行冬季衣物的促销。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

严肃的; 认真的; 重要的;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
这是一个需要立即注意的严肃问题。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

假设的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
这个故事证明是假的，没有证据支持它。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

剪刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
她用剪刀把纸剪成小块。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日出
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
我们从山顶观看了美丽的日出。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
他在山中过着孤独的生活。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

被减数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
在等式 10 - 4 中，数字 4 是被减数。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割线
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
在几何学中，割线在两个不同的点上切割圆形。
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

绰号
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
这位著名的领导人以‘铁娘子’的绰号为人所知。
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。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

样本
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血液样本进行测试。
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 noun /streɪn/

Strain

压力; 紧张; 疲劳;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
长时间工作给他的健康带来了压力。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

直接
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
她的解释简洁明了。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故发生后，交通陷入了停滞。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

状态
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
他的社会地位在晋升后得到了改善。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
她正在学习静力学，作为她工程课程的一部分。
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静的, 无动于衷的
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
她在危机中保持冷静，毫无恐惧或恐慌。
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

相似; 类似
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
这两幅画之间的相似性表明它们是由同一位艺术家创作的。
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。
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

放回剑鞘
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
他在决斗后迅速把剑重新放回剑鞘。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

不成熟
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
他的不成熟行为让他的朋友们感到尴尬。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

详细审查
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新法律正在立法机关的详细审查中。
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。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
她的社交性使她在办公室中非常受欢迎。
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

排序
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
请按日期排序文件。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神圣不可侵犯的
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言论自由在民主社会中被视为神圣不可侵犯的。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建领主
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
封建领主向农民征税。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
在检查之前，一切都很完美。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

连续的; 连续的
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
球队赢得了三场连续的比赛。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球不是一个完美的球体，而是一个扁球体。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。
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。
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
会议持续了三个小时。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

嗜睡
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
一顿重餐后的嗜睡让人难以集中注意力。
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.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自控力
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
他在危机中的自控力令人钦佩。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

津贴
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究生每月获得生活费用津贴。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

智慧
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
她在解决问题上的智慧赢得了同事们的尊重。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救赎
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
故事围绕救赎的主题展开。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

座位
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
我为你在音乐会预定了一个座位。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗？
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

员工
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
医院的员工非常有帮助。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

间隔重复
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。
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。