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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 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
士兵们向他们的指挥官敬礼。
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 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
公司决定暂停他的会员资格。
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。
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。
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 /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。
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 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
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 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 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
她很社交,容易交到朋友。
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
过度擦眼睛对身体有害。
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

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 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的;怀疑的
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察发现他的行为非常可疑。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

屠杀 / 大规模谋杀
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
军队屠杀了数百名敌军士兵。
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 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 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
她的回答冷静而深思熟虑,非冲动。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

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 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 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 /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 /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 /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。
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 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, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
他是一个真正的运动员,总是对对手公平和尊重。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。
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 /siːz/

seize

夺取
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察成功没收了被盗的货物。
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 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 /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 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, verb /sɪn/

sin

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 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 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

讽刺的
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
她对他的烹饪做了一个讽刺的评论。
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 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
由于天气原因,产品的运输被延迟了。
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/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。
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 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。
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 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作,也能产生重大影响。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。
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 ˈsɑːləm

solemn

庄严
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
这一天从纪念馆的庄重仪式开始。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
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, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
文章有政治倾向。
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

签名
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
请在文件底部签名。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

邪恶的
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
那座废弃的房子有着邪恶的氛围。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

在两个地点之间定期往返的交通工具
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
机场接驳车每30分钟运行一次。
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。
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 /ˈsɛktər/

sector

行业
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
科技行业正在迅速发展。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。
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 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物对外部刺激作出反应。
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 /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 /speɪd/

Spade

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
园丁用铲子挖洞种花。
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 /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 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 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 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

随后的
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
随后的事件澄清了结果。
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 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 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
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 /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 /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

优越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
他在数学上的优越性从他的考试成绩中显而易见。
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。
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 /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 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 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 /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的;严厉的
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。
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 /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。
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 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
产品规格包括所有必要的细节。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
她打开香料盒,找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的;难以找到的;以小量存在
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
在沙漠地区,淡水变得越来越稀缺。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

强壮 / 粗壮
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
这个强壮的男人轻松地举起了沉重的箱子。
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 /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 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
她获得奖项时无言以对。
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 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 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的;严肃而深思的;适度的
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
参议员激情地谈论环境政策。
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 /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 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 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
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 /ʃɪt/

shit

Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
狗在地板上留下了它的屎,弄得一团糟。
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。