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C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

丝绸布料
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
新娘穿着一件美丽的丝绸布料做的裙子。
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

简单的; 容易的; 不复杂
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
这是一个简单的食谱,任何人都可以跟随。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

紧张的
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
那匹马太紧张,无法骑乘。
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沉没
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
船沉入深海。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

虚构的乐园
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
他们将这个岛屿描述为现代版的香格里拉。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

费力的
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
爬山是一项费力的任务。
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, 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 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
可持续性确保长期环境健康。
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。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

敏感化
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
医生警告了由于反复接触化学品引起的敏感化。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

满足
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
美味的食物完全满足了我们的饥饿。
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。
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。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

淫秽的
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
小报发布了关于名人的淫秽故事。
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。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的,听起来很有说服力,但缺乏真实的证据。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

警卫员
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
警卫员把扰乱秩序的成员从大厅带了出去。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
边缘讨论常常导致协议。
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
8和12的和是20。
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 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

锯木工
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
熟练的锯木工将原木锯成木板。
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。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破坏
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
法院因公司破坏证据而惩罚了该公司。
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。
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 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 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
没有创新,生意将会停滞不前。
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

蜘蛛
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
蜘蛛在它的网中抓住了一只苍蝇。
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。
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

精明的; 聪明的; 机敏的
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
那个精明的商人,在竞争激烈的市场上达成了一笔有利可图的交易。
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。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
钠是维持体内液体平衡的必需元素。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
这部电影很有趣,但与原版相比明显是二流的。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

好斗 / 杂乱
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
尽管身材小,他却是一个好斗的战士。
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

令人惊讶地
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
令人惊讶的是,她在一天之内完成了整个项目。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

次要的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全是我们的主要关注,而速度只是次要的。
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

中暑
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
她非常认真地对待了这个问题。
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

感觉
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
她有很强的责任感。
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。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分割
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
他用斧子把木头劈成两半。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
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。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
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。
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。
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 /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。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。
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。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
有一句老话说,实践出真知。
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

斗争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立斗争使国家团结。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
该部落被早期探险家描述为半文明。
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。
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 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
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。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

弯曲性
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
河流的弯曲性使得导航变得具有挑战性。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小;不足;勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰卧
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
他躺在草地上,仰望星星。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

尖锐的声音
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
尖锐的哨声让房间里的每个人都吓了一跳。
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。
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。
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。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
请坐下并让自己舒服。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
她的表现超出了所有预期。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

雕像般的
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
她有着雕像般的身形,每走到哪里都会吸引视线。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

低于意识阈值存在或运作,未被意识到的影响或感知
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
广告常常包含潜意识的讯息。
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。
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 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。
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.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

催眠的
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授的催眠讲座让一半的学生睡着了。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

海洋
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
我们去海里游泳。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

欢迎辞
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上发表了欢迎辞。
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

黝黑的
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
那个水手的脸因为多年在阳光下工作而变得黝黑。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

使惊讶
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众惊呆了。
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打击
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
雷电在暴风雨中打击高楼。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

有感觉的
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
人类是能够推理的感知生命。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
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 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/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟练
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
他是一位熟练的木匠,能做出美丽的家具。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

替换
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

傲慢
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
他走进房间,好像他是这个地方的主人。
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

一个幸存下来的人,特别是指在其他人死去后仍然活着的人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
她是一名癌症幸存者,现在帮助其他病人。
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 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 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切断,断绝关系
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
在争执之后,他不得不与公司断绝关系。
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。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
军士长在游行前检查了部队。
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
沙漠中的植被稀少。
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。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

欺诈
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
这位政治家因金融欺诈而受到指控。
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

协同作用, 合作
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
这两家公司之间的协同作用促成了成功的合作关系。
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

运动的
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
孩子们在野餐时都很运动。
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。
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。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。