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。

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

某事

Meaning

an unspecified or unknown thing

Example

I think something is wrong with my phone.

我觉得我的手机有些问题。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

节俭 / 节制

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example

She is sparing in her use of words.

她在使用词语时很节省。

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 /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

建筑物是用钢铁建造的，以确保其耐久性。

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高的

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

最高法院作出了最终决定。

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 /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。

C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

维持生命的食物或支持

Meaning

Food or support necessary for sustaining life

Example

Water is essential for human sustenance.

水是人类生存的必要条件。

C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明

Meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example

His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.

他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

超市

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

她去超市买杂货。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

车子在街上慢慢行驶。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

他的专长是意大利菜肴。

C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

分层

Meaning

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

Example

The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.

研究人员计划根据年龄组对数据进行分层。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

战略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

有效的战略可以减轻气候变化的影响。

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。

C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

咆哮，堵塞

Meaning

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

Example

The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.

狗对门口的陌生人咆哮。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

刻度 / 调整大小

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

公司计划全球扩展其业务。

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

顾忌

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

他在为了进步而撒谎时没有任何顾忌。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

处于下级职位的人；在军队中，初级军官

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

下级军官负责指挥一个小型士兵排。

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。

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。

A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

停留

Meaning

to remain in the same place; to continue being

Example

Please stay here until I return.

请留在这里直到我回来。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

许多人认为动物具有感知能力。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

工人在罢工期间表现出团结。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢的

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

她对他露出了一种傲慢的笑容，好像他比她低。

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。

B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

天鹅

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

那只优雅的天鹅静静地滑过水面。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

足够的; 适合目的的; 满意的

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

我们有足够的时间来完成这个项目。

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。

C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

优雅与魅力

Meaning

smoothness and charm in manner

Example

His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.

他的优雅与魅力使他在社交聚会中很受欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

仓库提供了大量的存储空间。

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。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

西南

Meaning

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

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

他们去国家的西南部度假。

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

春天花开。

C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

塞拉俱乐部

Meaning

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

Example

John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.

约翰·缪尔在1892年创立了塞拉俱乐部，以保护野生地区。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

恶意中伤的

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

那位政治家因其对对手的恶意中伤言论而面临批评。

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

鞋子

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

她买了一双新的跑步鞋来锻炼。

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石头

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

他把一块石头扔进湖里。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

他决定跳过早餐，直接去上班。

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 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。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

这封信以正式的问候开始。

B1 verb /spred/

spread

传播

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

Example

The news spread quickly through the town.

新闻迅速在城镇传播。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家

Meaning

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

Example

He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.

他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

撒旦

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

根据宗教经典，撒旦诱惑人们犯罪。

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。

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 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。

A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性

Meaning

The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.

Example

The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.

他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

后代

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

他是一个富有的工业家家庭的后代。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

为琐事争吵

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

孩子们争论最后一块蛋糕。

Meaning

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

Example

He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

这支爵士六重奏用温暖、分层的声音填满了小俱乐部。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

充满种子; 肮脏且不名誉; 破败的

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

他们避免在夜晚走过肮脏且不名誉的城市部分。

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

快速跑

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

老鼠在灯光打开时快速穿过厨房的地板。

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

严肃; 重要

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

当医生说话时，情况的严肃性变得明显。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

湿滑的

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清洁后地板非常湿滑。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。

C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

逃避

Meaning

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Example

He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.

他总是尽力避免工作中的责任。

C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

明智的

Meaning

Wise, or appearing to be wise.

Example

The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.

教授对复杂的问题做出了明智的回答。

A1 verb /send/

send

发送

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

我会给你发送一封包含详细信息的电子邮件。

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。

Meaning

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

Example

He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.

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。