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 /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 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

他被丢在沙漠里饿死。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

他把遗产浪费在赌博上。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

懒散地坐

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

他在椅子上懒散地坐着，看起来很累。

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

脏话

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

当他撞到脚趾时，他大喊了一句脏话。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

某个时候

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

我们下周某个时候见面喝咖啡吧。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

车子突然停在了路中间。

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小小的火花

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

她的脑海中没有一丝疑虑。

A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

自私

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

他太自私了，不愿与他人分享他的食物。

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。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

怀疑

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

我怀疑他在谎报自己的下落。

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 /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。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太阳能

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太阳能对于减少碳排放至关重要。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。

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。

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。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。

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 /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。

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。

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

烟雾

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

车辆排放的烟雾会恶化空气质量。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤奋的; 努力的;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

她在研究中非常勤奋，每天都在图书馆度过数小时。

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 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

恳求者

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

寺庙里充满了恳求者，寻找祝福。

C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

蛇瓜

Meaning

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.

蛇瓜在花园里以弯曲的蛇形生长。

B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面知识的假装

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。

C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳

Meaning

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

Example

She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.

她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。

C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

细长而脆弱

Meaning

Long, thin, and weak-looking

Example

The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.

细长的树在雪的重量下弯曲。

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。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南方的

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

她为了工作搬到了一个南方城市。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

阿谀奉承者

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

经理被一群拍马屁的人包围，他们同意他说的每一件事。

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。

C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

用小点覆盖

Meaning

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

Example

The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.

艺术家在画布上用小点覆盖，创造了一个纹理效果。

C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

形成角度

Meaning

To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.

Example

The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.

弧线在圆心处形成60度角。

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。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

士兵

Meaning

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

Example

The soldier marched proudly with his unit.

士兵骄傲地与他的部队一起行进。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥疮

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

医生在检查了皮疹后诊断他为疥疮。

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

过于戏剧化

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

她的表演显得过于戏剧化和不自然。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。

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, 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。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

衣服散落在地板上。

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 /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

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。

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 /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。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

衰老

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

他的健忘被归因于衰老。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

疾病; 病痛

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

她因病休假。

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

扫兴的人

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

不要做扫兴的人，放我们享受派对吧。

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 /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 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

容易受某种特定事物影响或损害的

Meaning

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Example

Children are more susceptible to infections.

孩子们更容易感染。

A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

西班牙语

Meaning

relating to Spain or the Spanish language

Example

She is fluent in Spanish and French.

她能流利地讲西班牙语和法语。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

平滑的; 无困难的; 流畅的

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

这条路很平滑，开车很舒服。

C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

仔细检查或检查

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

科学家在发布他的发现之前仔细检查了数据。

A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

我在书籍上花了太多钱。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。

A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

坐

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。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲伤，痛苦，忧郁

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

她听到坏消息后，她的悲伤显而易见。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

价格在公告后急剧上涨。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

顺从; 听话; 顺从的

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

她在多年的严厉对待后变得顺从。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

系列

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

这部侦探系列剧播出了五季并取得了成功。

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 /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

我姐姐下周要来看我们。

C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

糖果

Meaning

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

Example

The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.

孩子们在节日上享受吃彩色的糖果。

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

货船在黎明时分离开了港口。

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 ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。

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。

自我控制

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。