B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

快速阅读

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

她在会议前快速浏览了报告。

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 /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 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

我同情你的失去。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

适当的阳光刺激植物生长。

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 /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

管理员

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

管理员访问了教室以检查进展。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

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 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 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

该地区严重缺水。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

汽车在红灯前保持静止。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社交地

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

他在社交方面非常活跃，参加了许多活动。

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 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。

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 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。

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 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。

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。

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 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

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 /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

迟缓; 无力; 不活跃

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

那台旧电脑运行了几个小时后变得迟缓。

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 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 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 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

挤压

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

她挤压牙膏管，想把最后一点挤出来。

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 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 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

据说他是队里最好的球员。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

无缝

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

无缝结账流程提高了用户满意度。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性行为

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

这部电影被认为对年轻观众来说过于性行为露骨。

B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。

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。

B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

震撼的; 极其印象深刻的

Meaning

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

Example

The sensational performance left the audience speechless.

这场震撼的表演让观众哑口无言。

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。

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

政府采取措施以稳定经济。

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 /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 /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 /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 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

将卡片插入插槽以打开门。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。

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。

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 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。

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。

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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

她在大学学习社会学。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。

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 /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

宽敞的；宽阔的

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

这座房子有一个宽敞的客厅，高高的天花板。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

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 /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 /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

上周探测到了来自深空的信号。

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

我取消了我的Netflix订阅，因为我没有足够看它。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

使用字幕以更好地理解。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

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 /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

扫地工

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

扫地工每天早上清扫学校的走廊。

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 /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

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 /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

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。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

降雪

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨天下的大雪封锁了所有的道路。

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 /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

这个地区有古老的结构。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学品被用于加工食品中。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。

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/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 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 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 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球几乎是一个完美的球体。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

系列的; 连续的

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

连环杀手在多年的调查后终于被捕。

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 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 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎

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 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时松了口气。

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 /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

燕子

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

燕子在屋顶下筑巢。

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 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。

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 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。

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。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

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 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 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村庄建在一个沼泽附近。

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 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。

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 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 verb /skeər/

scare

恐吓

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大声的噪音把婴儿吓坏了。